Flex Plate: Service and Repair

FLYWHEEL

REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission.

NOTE: M6x90 bolts must be used with retaining lock to prevent damage to rear end cover.

2. Install retaining lock for crankshaft/starter ring gear.

NOTE: Flywheel does not need balancing or should it be interchanged.





3. Remove flywheel with both inner and outer washers (Fig. 34).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: A flex rod torque wrench must not be used in order to avoid angle errors when tightening to degrees.

1. Align flywheel and inner and outer washers with straight pin. Tighten bolts in two stages. 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) then 90°.
2. Remove the retaining lock from the crankshaft/starter ring gear.
3. Install transmission.
4. Connect negative battery cable.

WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS IN OPERATION. DO NOT STAND IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.

5. Start the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the generator wiring harness duct at the crankcase and set aside.





3. Remove inspection cover (Fig. 35).
4. Remove the bolts (Fig. 35).
5. Insert the crankshaft lock #8932 into the starter ring gear and install the retaining bolts. Tighten the lock bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.) (Fig. 35).