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Flywheel: Service and Repair




Engine Flywheel Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-43653 - Flywheel Holding Tool

* EN-45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (LDK, LHU) Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the manual transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.




2. Install the EN-43653 - holding tool (1) in the starter assembly location, engaging the flywheel, in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.




3. Remove and DISCARD the 8 engine flywheel bolts (2) and the engine flywheel (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Re-cut the 8 engine flywheel bolt threads in the crankshaft.





Note: Service may offer bolts that are not microencapsulated. If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt. If fastener is microencapsulated, install 8 NEW engine flywheel bolts. DO NOT reuse the old bolt.

2. Install the engine flywheel (1) and 8 NEW engine flywheel bolts (2) hand tighten.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

3. Tighten the 8 engine flywheel bolts (2) in a first pass to 53 Nm (39 lb ft).

4. Tighten the flywheel bolts in a final pass to an additional 25 degrees, using the EN-45059 - meter.




5. Remove the EN-43653 - holding tool (1) from the starter assembly location.

6. Install the manual transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.