Removal Procedure

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Remove the clutch. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) .
Install J 44643 in order to hold the flywheel. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Locking Flywheel Using J 44643
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the clutch pressure plate bolts. Use a bolt of the correct thread and length that protrudes enough to use a pry bar.

Fig 2: Accessing Flywheel To Crankshaft Bolts

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Install 2 bolts into the clutch pressure plate mounting hole 180 degrees apart.
Using a long pry bar, turn the secondary ring of the dual mass flywheel clockwise until the flywheel mounting bolts can be accessed. It may be required to turn the secondary ring past the bolt holes in order to compensate the spring tension.
Remove and discard the flywheel bolts.

Fig 3: View Of Flywheel & Bolts (Manual)
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Remove the flywheel.
If necessary, remove the pilot bearing.

Fig 4: View Of Engine Flywheel Pilot Bearing
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If required, clean and inspect the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection .