Powertrain

Removal and Installation — Flywheel

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0204060801005037N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Remove the transmission.
    Refer to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission - HF45, Removal and Installation).
  2. Remove the bolts and damper. Discard the bolts.
    • Remove the bolts and flywheel.
    • Discard the bolts.

Installation

    • Install the flywheel and new bolts. Using the universal pulley holder, tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolts in the sequence shown.
      Torque:
      Stage 1: 37 lb-ft (50 N·m)
      Stage 2: 59 lb-ft (80 N·m)
      Stage 3: 83 lb-ft (112 N·m)
    • Remove the universal pulley holder.
  1. Using the universal pulley holder, tighten in the sequence shown, 2 turns at a time.
    Torque: 21 lb-ft (29 N·m)
  2. Install the engine.
    Refer to: Engine (Engine 303-01C, Removal).

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