LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
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.