Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Locating Flywheel Weights

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IMPORTANT: Flywheel weights of the same length must be installed into the NEW flywheel in the same location as the old weights were in the old flywheel.

Note the position of the old flywheel weights and install the NEW flywheel weights as required.
A properly installed flywheel weight will be flush or slightly below flush with the face of the flywheel.

Fig 2: View Of Flywheels

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Install the flywheel (1 or 2).
Align the flywheel locator hole to the flywheel locator pin.

Fig 3: Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the flywheel bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .