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Engine Flywheel Replacement with Automatic Transmission

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 953909  Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
  2. Remove and discard the flywheel bolts.
  3. Remove the flywheel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 953909  Size: SH
  1. Position the flywheel to the crankshaft
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the new flywheel bolts and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft) plus an additional 45 degrees using the J 45059 .
  4. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.

Engine Flywheel Replacement with Manual Transmission

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 953913  Size: SH
  1. Remove the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove and discard the flywheel bolts.
  3. Remove the flywheel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 953913  Size: SH
  1. Position the flywheel to the crankshaft
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the new flywheel bolts and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft) plus an additional 45 degrees using the J 45059 .
  4. Install the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement.