For 1990-2009 cars only
Flywheel Balancing
- Inspect the flywheel for missing or loose converter-to-flywheel bolts.
- Tighten or replace any loose or missing converter-to-flywheel bolts.
- Inspect the converter for damage or missing balance weights.
- If the converter is damaged or the balance weights are missing, replace the converter.
- Adjust the position of the converter-to-flywheel 120 degrees at a time in order to cancel out any engine and converter imbalance. Check each position for vibration improvements.
- If the unbalanced condition still exists, leave the converter-to-flywheel in the best balanced position.
- Install longer flywheel bolts, adding and removing washers until you achieve the best balance.
Important: Be sure the bolts are not bottoming in the holes. Bottoming the bolts may dent the cover, causing internal clutch facing damage. Always rotate the converter by hand after adding the washers in order to check for clearance.
