GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Cadillac
🢒
2009
🢒
STS
🢒
Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L
🢒 Engine Flywheel Replacement
Special Tools
J 45059
Torque Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to
Transmission Replacement
.
Use a Snap-On™ A144A Flywheel Turner, or equivalent to prevent the engine from rotating.
Remove the engine flywheel bolts.
Remove the engine flywheel.
Clean and inspect the flywheel. Refer to
Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
.
Installation Procedure
Install the engine flywheel.
Apply sealant to the engine flywheel bolts. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
for the correct part number.
Install the engine flywheel bolts finger tight.
Use a Snap-On™ A144A Flywheel Turner or equivalent to prevent the engine from rotating.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Tighten the engine flywheel bolts.
•
Tighten a first pass to
30 N·m (22 lb ft)
.
•
Then a final pass to an additional
50 degrees
using the
J 45059
.
Install the transmission assembly. Refer to
Transmission Replacement
.