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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSAXLE (4T65-E) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E
  2. Install the J 43442  in order to prevent flywheel rotation.
    Fig 1: Identifying J 43442
    G01816934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the 8 engine flywheel mounting bolts.
  4. Remove 7 of the 8 engine flywheel mounting bolts leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
  5. Remove the J 43442. 
  6. Grip the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
  7. Remove the engine flywheel.
  8. Clean and inspect the engine flywheel. Refer to ENGINE FLYWHEEL CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Flywheel
    G01816935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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