Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder
- J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure





1. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, remove the transaxle.
2. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the clutch. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate.
3. Using the J 38122-A, hold the crankshaft balancer.





4. Important: 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.

Remove the automatic transaxle flywheel bolts.

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

Remove the automatic transaxle flywheel.





6. Important: 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.

Remove the manual transaxle flywheel bolts.

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

Remove the manual transaxle 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 manual transaxle flywheel.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the manual transaxle flywheel bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059.
3. Install the automatic transaxle flywheel bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059.
4. Remove the J 38122-A.
5. If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the clutch. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate.
6. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, install the transaxle.