Tools Required

1. Remove the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
2. Remove the clutch, if equipped. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .
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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the flywheel, if equipped with a manual transmission.
2. Install the flywheel bolts.

Tighten
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
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 Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .
7. Install the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement .