Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Covers

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the torque converter cover bolts.
Remove the torque converter covers.

Fig 2: View Of Flywheel & Flywheel Holder (J 37096)

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Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.

Fig 3: Identifying Flywheel To Torque Converter Bolts

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Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.