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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Holding Flywheel
    GM309963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement (M15) or Transmission Replacement (M76) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
  2. Use the J 43442  to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating. See Special Tools .
  3. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Flywheel & Components
    GM54396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the 6 flywheel bolts.
  5. Remove 5 of the 6 flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
  6. Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
  7. Remove the engine flywheel retainer and the flywheel.
  8. Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.