Flywheel: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

Special Tools
* 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 Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Using the J 38122-A , hold the crankshaft balancer.





Note: 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.

Note: 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.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the flywheel bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 53 Nm (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 Nm (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 Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Removal and Replacement).