Special Tools

J 44643 Flywheel Holding Tool

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side.
3. Remove the starter motor bolts. Reposition the starter aside. The wiring to the starter does not require removal.



4. Install J 44643 in order to hold the flywheel.
5. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement.



6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
8. If required, clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection.

1. Lubricate the crankshaft balancer internal hub with clean engine oil.
2. Install the crankshaft balancer on the crankshaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Lubricate the crankshaft balancer bolt with clean engine oil.
4. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 353 N·m (260 lb ft).




5. Remove J 44643 .



6. Position the starter motor.
7. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 78 N·m (58 lb ft).

8. Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side.
9. Install the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.