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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Engine Flywheel Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 43442 Flywheel Holder
    • J 36660-A Electronic Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E

    2. Object Number: 539966 Size: SH
  2. Install the J 43442 in order to prevent flywheel rotation.

    3. Object Number: 233836 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the 8 engine flywheel mounting bolts.
  4. Remove 7 of the 8 engine flywheel mounting bolts leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
  5. Remove the J 43442 .
  6. Grip the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
  7. Remove the engine flywheel.
  8. Clean and inspect the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.

Installation Procedure
  1. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12346004 or equivalent, to engine flywheel retaining bolts.

    2. Object Number: 233836 Size: SH
  2. Place the engine flywheel in position on the crankshaft.
  3. Slip one bolt into the engine flywheel washer.
  4. Install the washer and a bolt in a location at the top of the engine flywheel rotation allowing the engine flywheel to hang in position. Install a bolt at the bottom of the engine flywheel rotation allowing the engine flywheel to hang in position.

    5. Object Number: 539958 Size: SH
  5. Install the J 43442 in order to prevent flywheel rotation.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the remaining engine flywheel bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the engine flywheel retaining bolts to 15 N·m + 50 degrees (11 lb ft + 50 degrees). using the J 36660-A .

  7. Remove the J 43442 .
  8. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.