Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement (M15) or Transmission Replacement (M76) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
- Use the J 43442 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating. See Special Tools .
- Loosen the 6 flywheel bolts.
- Remove 5 of the 6 flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
- Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
- Remove the engine flywheel retainer and the flywheel.
- Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.