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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L 🢒 Engine Flywheel Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 45059 Angle Meter
    •  J 44214 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 651418 Size: SH
  1. Remove the transaxle assembly. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T80-E.
  2. Install the J 44214 to the engine block.

    3. Object Number: 1480384 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the 8 engine flywheel mounting bolts.
  4. Remove 7 of the 8 flywheel bolts leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
  5. Grip the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
  6. Clean and inspect the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection .

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

    2. Object Number: 1480384 Size: SH
  2. Place the engine flywheel in position on the crankshaft.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the mounting bolts.
    4. 3.1. First Pass

    Tighten
    Tighten the flywheel mounting bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    3.2. Final Pass

    Tighten the flywheel mounting bolts an additional 50 degrees using the J 45059 .

  4. Remove the J 44214 from the engine block.
  5. Install the transaxle assembly. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T80-E.