For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | J 43653 Flywheel Holding Tool

• | J 45059 Angle Meter

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
2. Install the J 43653 (1) to the engine block in order to hold the flywheel.

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.

3. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a automatic transmission.

Note: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.

4. Remove the flywheel.
5. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.
6. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a manual transmission.
7. Remove the flywheel.
8. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the flywheel, if equipped with a manual transmission.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the flywheel bolts and tighten to 53 N·m (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059 .
3. Install the flywheel.
4. Install the flywheel bolts and tighten to 53 N·m (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059 .
5. Remove the J 43653 (1) from the engine block.
6. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.