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Engine Flywheel Removal Automatic Transmission

Tools Required

EN 46106 Flywheel Holding Tool


    Object Number: 1958097  Size: SH
  1. Install the EN 46106  (1) through the starter mounting hole.

  2. Object Number: 1958103  Size: SH

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

    Important: Make sure all the bolt holes are thoroughly cleaned and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.

  3. Remove the engine flywheel to crankshaft retaining bolts (1).
  4. • Discard the bolts.
    • Clean the bolt holes.
  5. Remove the engine flywheel (2).

Engine Flywheel Removal Manual Transmission

Tools Required

EN 46106 Flywheel Holding Tool


    Object Number: 1958097  Size: SH
  1. Install the EN 46106  (1) through the starter mounting hole.

  2. Object Number: 1957900  Size: SH
  3. Mark the relationship of the pressure plate (3) to the flywheel (1) to maintain the correct balance condition on reassembly.
  4. Loosen all pressure plate to flywheel retaining bolts (4) working from opposite sides to avoid distortion.
  5. Continue loosening pressure plate to flywheel retaining bolts (4) from opposite sides until all are removed.
  6. Remove the pressure plate (3) and clutch driven plate (2) from the flywheel (1).

  7. Object Number: 1958108  Size: SH

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

    Important: Make sure all the bolt holes are thoroughly cleaned and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.

  8. Remove the engine flywheel to crankshaft retaining bolts (1).
  9. • Discard the bolts.
    • Clean the bolt holes.
  10. Remove the engine flywheel (2) from the crankshaft (3).