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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Flywheel Holding Tool
    GM1825675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the automatic transmission, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  2. Remove the starter, if equipped with a manual transmission. Refer to Starter Replacement .
  3. Remove the clutch, if equipped. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .
  4. Install the J 43653  (1) to the engine block in order to hold the flywheel.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Flywheel (Automatic Transaxle)
    GM1578311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full engagement on the thin-headed flywheel bolts.
  5. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a automatic transmission.
    6. NOTE: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.
  6. Remove the flywheel.
  7. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Flywheel & Bolt (Manual Transmission)
    GM1591936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a manual transmission.
  9. Remove the flywheel.
  10. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.
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