Engine Flywheel Installation

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.

Special Tools

EN-38122-A: Crankshaft Balancer Holder
EN-43653: Flywheel Holding Tool
EN-45059: Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel (Manual Transmission)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the flywheel (1) for vehicles with manual transmission.
Install the NEW bolts.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE: EN-43653: flywheel holding tool may be used instead of EN-38122-A: holder in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.

Holding the crankshaft balancer with EN-38122-A: holder, tighten the bolts evenly. Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft), plus 25 degrees using the EN-45059: meter

Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel (Automatic Transmission)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the flywheel (1) for vehicles with automatic transmission.
Install the NEW bolts.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE: EN-43653: flywheel holding tool may be used instead of EN-38122-A: holder in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.

Holding the crankshaft balancer with EN-38122-A: holder, tighten the bolts evenly. Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft), plus 25 degrees using the EN-45059: meter