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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Lucerne 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L 🢒 Engine Flywheel Installation

Special Tools

    • J 44214 Flywheel Holder
    • J 45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

  1. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent, to the engine flywheel bolts.

    2. Object Number: 1480384 Size: SH
  2. Place the engine flywheel in position on the crankshaft.
  3. Loosely install a bolt at the top and bottom of the bolt circle allowing the engine flywheel to hang in position.

    4. Object Number: 651418 Size: SH
  4. Install the J 44214 holder to the engine block.
  5. Install the remaining engine flywheel bolts.

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts.
    7. 6.1. Tighten the engine flywheel retaining bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    6.2. Tighten the engine flywheel retaining bolts an additional 50 degrees using the J 45059 meter .