Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to TRANSAXLE .
- 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.