Engine Flywheel - Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required: J 38122-A Harmonic Balancer Holder
Important: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full socket engagement on the thin headed flywheel bolts.
Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. The flywheel is balanced separately from the engine.
- Remove the flywheel attaching bolt. Use the J 38122-A to prevent crankshaft rotation.
- Remove the flywheel retainer for vehicles with automatic transmission.
- Remove the flywheel.
- Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.