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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Engine Flywheel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 188129 Size: SH
  1. Remove the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  2. Remove the clutch, if equipped. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the flywheel bolts.
  4. Remove the flywheel (1 or 2).

    5. Object Number: 64126 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with a manual transmission , note the position of any flywheel weights for assembly.
  6. Clean and inspect the flywheel, if necessary. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 64126 Size: SH

    Important: If replacing the flywheel on a manual transmission, note the position and length of the original flywheel weights (if applicable). Flywheel weights of the same length must be installed into the NEW flywheel in the same location as the old weights were in the old flywheel.

  1. Note the position of the old flywheel weights and install the NEW flywheel weights as required.

    2. A properly installed flywheel weight will be flush or slightly below flush with the face of the flywheel.


    Object Number: 188129 Size: SH
  2. Install the flywheel (1 or 2).

    3. Align the flywheel locator hole to the flywheel locator pin.


    Object Number: 63174 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.

  3. Install the flywheel bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  4. Install the clutch, if equipped. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
  5. Install the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement .