2. Engine Flywheel Removal

ENGINE FLYWHEEL (UNIT REPAIR) REMOVAL

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J43653 Flywheel Holding Tool

REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to remove chamfer (bevel) from edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full socket engagement on thin headed flywheel bolts.

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.

1. Remove flywheel attaching bolts. Use Flywheel Holding Tool J43653to prevent crankshaft rotation.





2. Remove flywheel, if vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission.





3. Remove flywheel retainer and flywheel for vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.
4. Clean thread adhesive from flywheel bolts. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean bolt holes in crankshaft.