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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Engine Flywheel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  2. Secure the flywheel in order to prevent rotation.

    3. Object Number: 54396 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the six flywheel bolts.
  4. Remove five of the six flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
  5. Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
  6. Remove the engine flywheel and the flywheel retainer.
  7. Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 54396 Size: SH
  1. Install the flywheel retainer and the flywheel.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the engine flywheel bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the engine flywheel bolts to 71 N·m (52 lb ft).

  3. Install the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.