Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transaxle.





2. Remove the eight bolts attaching the flywheel to the crankshaft flange. Discard the bolts.
3. Remove the flywheel.
4. Inspect the crankshaft mating surfaces for burrs.
5. Clean and inspect the engine flywheel.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the flywheel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.

2. Install the flywheel bolts.
Tighten the new flywheel bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.). Use the J 36660-A in order to tighten the bolts an additional 50 degrees.
3. Install the J 8001 to the engine block.
4. Check the flywheel runout at the three attaching bosses. Ensure that the crankshaft end-play is held in one direction when checking flywheel runout. Flywheel runout should not exceed 0.381 mm (0.015 inch).
5. If flywheel runout is out of specification, tap on the high side with a mallet in order to correct runout.
6. Replace the flywheel if runout cannot be corrected.
7. Install the transaxle.