Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Holding Flywheel

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

Fig 2: View Of Engine Flywheel

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the new engine flywheel bolts.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
2. Use theJ 45059 to rotate the engine flywheel bolts an additional 50 degrees.
Measure the engine flywheel runout:
1. Install a dial indicator on the engine block and check the engine flywheel runout at 3 attaching bosses. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications .
2. If the condition cannot be corrected, replace the engine flywheel.
Install the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.