Engine Flywheel Replacement

Removal Procedure
- Tools Required
- J 37096 Flywheel Holder





1. Remove the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
2. Use the J 37096 in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.





3. Loosen the eight engine flywheel bolts.
4. Remove seven of the eight engine flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
5. Firmly grasp the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
6. Remove the engine flywheel.

Installation Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 36660 Electronic Torque Angle Meter
- J 37096 Flywheel Holder





1. Install the engine flywheel.
2. Use the J 37096 in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the new engine flywheel bolts.
- Tighten the engine flywheel bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) . Use the J 36660 in order to rotate the engine flywheel bolts an additional 50 degrees.

4. Measure the engine flywheel runout:
4.1. Install a dial indicator on the engine block and check the engine flywheel runout at three attaching bosses.
4.2. The flywheel runout must not exceed the specification. Refer to Specifications.

5. Install the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.