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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool


    Object Number: 309963  Size: SH
  1. If equipped with a manual transmission remove the clutch pressure plate and driven disc. Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate in Clutch.
  2. Remove the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement in automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.
  3. Use the J 37096 to hold the flywheel to loosen the flywheel bolts.

  4. Object Number: 441112  Size: SH
  5. If equipped with the manual transmission, remove the following components:
  6. 4.1. Remove the flywheel bolts (1).
    4.2. Remove the flywheel (2).

    Object Number: 441271  Size: SH
  7. If equipped with the automatic transmission, remove the following components:
  8. 5.1. Remove the flywheel bolts (1).
    5.2. Remove the flywheel (2).

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter
    • J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool

    Object Number: 441271  Size: SH
  1. If equipped with the automatic transmission, install the following components:
  2. 1.1. Install the flywheel (2).
    1.2. Install the flywheel bolts (1) finger tight.

    Object Number: 441112  Size: SH
  3. If equipped with the manual transmission, install the following components:
  4. 2.1. Install the flywheel (2).
    2.2. Install the flywheel bolts (1) finger tight.

    Object Number: 309963  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 37096 to hold the flywheel when tightening the flywheel bolts.
  6. Tighten the flywheel bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the flywheel bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A to torque the flywheel bolts an additional 50 degrees.

  8. Install the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement in automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.
  9. If equipped with a manual transmission install the clutch pressure plate and driven disc. Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate in Clutch.