Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Engine Flywheel Replacement
Tools Required
J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (LL8) (See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Transmission Replacement (LL8)).
Important: Note the position and the direction of the engine flywheel before removal.
2. Remove the flywheel bolts.
3. Remove the flywheel.
4. Clean and Inspect the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and
Repair/Overhaul/Component Service and Inspection/Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection).
Installation Procedure
1. Add threadlock to the new flywheel bolts. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants) for the correct part number.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice).
2. Install the flywheel and secure the flywheel with the new bolts.