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Buick LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)06 · Transmission and Drivetrain
06 · Transmission

Flex Plate: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Buick
Model
LaCrosse
Engine
V6-3.8L
Year
2009
Section
Flex Plate
Transmission and DrivetrainSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

Special Tools

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J 37096  Flywheel Holder

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J 45059  Electronic Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement   (See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and

Replacement).

2. Use the J 37096   to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.

3. Loosen the 8 engine flywheel bolts.
4. Remove 7 of the 8 engine flywheel bolts, leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
5. Firmly grasp the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
6. Remove the engine flywheel.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the engine flywheel.
2. Use the J 37096   to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.

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