Removal Procedure
- Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
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- Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent rotation.
- Loosen the 6 flywheel bolts.
- Remove 5 of the 6 flywheel bolts leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
- Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
- Remove the engine flywheel and the flywheel retainer.
- Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.
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