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Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Engine Flywheel Housing Replacement

Engine Flywheel Housing Replacement

Tools Required

J 37228 Seal Cutter

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the engine cover. 
2. Remove the upper oil pan. 
3. Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe nuts from the top of the flywheel housing.
4. Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe studs from the flywheel housing, if necessary.
5. Remove the oil cooler adapter nuts from the side of the flywheel housing.
6. Remove the oil cooler adapter studs from the flywheel housing, if necessary.

Important: The upper oil pan must be removed before removing the flywheel housing.

7. Remove the flywheel housing bolts.
8. Separate the flywheel housing from the cylinder block using the J 37228.
9. Remove the flywheel housing.

10. Remove and discard the turbocharger oil return pipe and oil cooler adapter gaskets.

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