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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 General Information 🢒 Vibration Diagnosis and Correction 🢒 Engine Flywheel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle-Manual Transmission, or Transmission Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle-Automatic Transmission.

    3. Important: Mark the relationship of the pressure plate assembly to the flywheel. This will ensure proper balance during assembly.

  3. Remove the clutch and pressure plate for the manual transmission. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement in Clutch.

    4. Object Number: 4334 Size: SH
  4. Remove the flywheel attaching bolts.
  5. Remove the retainer (automatic transmission only).
  6. Remove the flywheel.
  7. Clean the thread adhesive thoroughly from the flywheel bolts and bolt holes.

Installation Procedure
  1. Apply GM P/N 1052624, or equivalent to all flywheel bolts. Follow instructions carefully to ensure proper bolt retention.

    2. Object Number: 4334 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the flywheel and the bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

  3. Install the clutch and pressure plate for the manual transmission. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement in Clutch.
  4. Install transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle-Manual Transmission, or Transmission Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle-Automatic Transmission.
  5. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine-Engine Electrical.