Special Tools

J 37096 Flywheel Holder

1. Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
2. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.



3. Loosen the flywheel bolts.
4. Remove 5 of the 6 flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft.
5. Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
6. Remove the engine flywheel.
7. Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.

1. Position the flywheel to the crankshaft.
2. Install the flywheel bolts finger tight.
3. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the engine flywheel bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

5. Install the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement.