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

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools)

Engine Flywheel with Manual Transmission




1. Ensure that J 43653 - 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 - tool.

Engine Flywheel with Automatic Transmission




1. Ensure that J 43653 - 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 - tool.