Removal Procedure
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- Remove the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (4L60-E)
or TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (4L80-E)
.IMPORTANT: Note the position and direction of the engine flywheel before removal.
- Remove the engine flywheel bolts.
- Remove the automatic transmission engine flywheel, if applicable.
- Remove the clutch, if equipped with a manual transmission. Refer to CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
.IMPORTANT: Note the position and direction of the engine flywheel before removal.
- Remove the engine flywheel bolts.
- Remove the manual transmission engine flywheel, if applicable.
- If required, clean and inspect the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection .
- Install two M11x1.5 mm bolts (1) to the threaded holes of the spacer, if applicable.
- Rotate the bolts clockwise to remove the spacer.
- Remove the spacer from the rear of the crankshaft, if applicable.