Engine Flywheel Removal

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Tools Required

J 44214 Flywheel Holder

Fig 1: Identifying 8 Engine Flywheel Mounting Bolts

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Loosen the 8 engine flywheel mounting bolts.
Remove 7 of the 8 engine flywheel bolts leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
Grip the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.

Fig 2: Flywheel Holder

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Remove the J 44214 from the engine block.