FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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5. Engine Flywheel Removal




Engine Flywheel Removal

Special Tools

J 43653 - Flywheel Holding Tool

Engine Flywheel with Manual Transmission




1. Ensure that J 43653 - flywheel holding
tool is installed and engaging the flywheel to prevent crankshaft rotation.
2. Remove the flywheel attaching bolts.
3. Remove the flywheel (1), if the vehicle has a manual transmission.
4. Remove the pilot bearing. Refer to Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement (Service and Repair) for manual transmission.
5. Remove J 43653 - flywheel holding tool.

Engine Flywheel with Automatic Transmission




1. Ensure that J 43653 - flywheel holding
tool is installed and engaging the flywheel to prevent crankshaft rotation.
2. Remove the flywheel attaching bolts.
3. Remove the flywheel (1), if the vehicle has an automatic transmission.
4. Remove J 43653 - flywheel holding tool.