Installation Procedure

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NOTE: The flywheel does not use a locating pin for alignment and will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange or spacer if applicable, but will be pulled onto the crankshaft by the engine flywheel bolts. This procedure requires a 3-stage tightening process.

Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel

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Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
Apply threadlock to the threads of the flywheel bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the engine flywheel bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts a first pass in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts a second pass in sequence to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts a final pass in sequence to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .