Flywheel: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement


Tools Required
* J 38122-A Harmonic Balancer Holder
* J 45059 Angle Meter



Removal Procedure





1. Remove the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
2. Remove the clutch, if equipped. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (Service and Repair) .
3. Using the J 38122-A , hold the crankshaft balancer.





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


4. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a automatic transmission.

Important: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.


5. Remove the flywheel.
6. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.




7. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a manual transmission.
8. Remove the flywheel.
9. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the flywheel, if equipped with a manual transmission.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .


2. Install the flywheel bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059 .





3. Install the flywheel if equipped with an automatic transmission.
4. Install the flywheel bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059 .





5. Remove the J 38122-A .
6. Install the clutch, if equipped. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .