Engine Flywheel Installation

Tools Required

• J 44214  Flywheel Holder. See Special Tools .
• J 45059  Angle Meter. See Special Tools .

1. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent, to the engine flywheel bolts.
Fig 1: Identifying 8 Engine Flywheel Mounting Bolts
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2. Place the engine flywheel in position on the crankshaft.
3. Loosely install a bolt at the top and bottom of the bolt circle allowing the engine flywheel to hang in position.
Fig 2: J 44214 Securing Engine Flywheel
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4. Install the J 44214  to the engine block. See Special Tools .
5. Install the remaining engine flywheel bolts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
6. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts.
   1. First Pass

      Tighten:  Tighten the engine flywheel retaining bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

   2. Final Pass

      Tighten:  Tighten the engine flywheel retaining bolts an additional 50 degrees using the J 45059  . See Special Tools .