Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Using the J 38122-A , hold the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
- Remove and discard the automatic transaxle flywheel bolts, if equipped.
- Remove the automatic transaxle flywheel.
- Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full engagement on the thin-headed flywheel bolts.
NOTE:
Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.