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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43653 Flywheel Holding Tool

Removal Procedure

    Important: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full socket engagement on the thin headed flywheel bolts.

    Important: It is not necessary to orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.

  1. Remove the flywheel attaching bolts. Use the J 43653 to prevent crankshaft rotation.

  2. Object Number: 894934  Size: SH
  3. Remove the flywheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission.

  4. Object Number: 894936  Size: SH
  5. Remove the flywheel retainer and flywheel for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
  6. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolts. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the bolt holes in the crankshaft.