Tools Required

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

J 38122-A Harmonic Balancer Holder. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Harmonic Balancer Holder J38122-A

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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. It is balanced separately from the engine.

Remove the flywheel attaching bolt. Use the J 38122-A to prevent crankshaft rotation. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel & Retaining Bolts

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Remove the flywheel, if the vehicle has a manual transmission.

Fig 3: View Of Flywheel

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Remove the flywheel retainer for vehicles with automatic transmission.
Remove the flywheel, if the vehicle has an automatic transmission.
Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.