Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT:

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 three stage tightening process.
Certain applications (4.8 L manual transmissions or all 6.0 L) require a spacer and longer bolts for proper flywheel position.

Fig 1: View Of Spacer & Crankshaft Rear

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Fig 2: View Of Engine Flywheel & Bolt

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IMPORTANT: Longer flywheel bolts must be used on applications using a flywheel spacer.

Install the automatic transmission engine flywheel to the crankshaft.
Apply threadlock to the threads of the flywheel bolts. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.

Fig 3: Identifying Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the engine flywheel bolts.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts a first pass in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
2. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts a second pass in sequence to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts a final pass in sequence to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement for the 4L60-E transmission or Transmission Replacement for the 4L80-E transmission.