Tools Required
J 36660-A Torque Angle
Meter
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the transaxle assembly. Refer to the following:
- If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the clutch and pressure
plate. Refer to
Clutch Assembly Replacement
in Clutch.
- Remove the eight flywheel retaining bolts.
- Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft.
- Clean any grease or dirt from the crankshaft flange outer surface using
a suitable solvent.
Installation Procedure
- Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
Notice: Apply the proper amount of the sealant to the fastener when assembling
this component. Excessive use of the sealant can prohibit the component from
being assembled properly or allow the fastener to loosen. A component or fastener
that is not assembled properly can loosen or fall off leading to extensive
engine damage.
- Apply GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488)
or the equivalent, to the flywheel retaining bolt threads (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- For vehicles equipped with an Automatic Transmission, install the flywheel
retaining bolts (1-8) to the crankshaft.
Tighten
Tighten the eight flywheel retaining bolts in sequence
for Automatic Transmission to 83 N·m (61 lb ft).
- For
vehicles equipped with a Manual Transmission, install the flywheel retaining bolts
to the crankshaft.
Tighten
Tighten the eight flywheel retaining bolts in sequence
for Manual Transmission to 49 N·m (36 lb ft). After
the proper torque has been reached, use a J 36660-A
and tighten the flywheel bolts an additional 90 degrees.
- If equipped with a manual transmission, install the clutch and pressure
plate. Refer to
Clutch Assembly Replacement
in
Clutch.
- Install the transaxle assembly. Refer to the following:
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
Tighten
Tighten the battery cable bolt to 15 N·m
(11 lb ft).