Engine Flywheel Replacement Buick Century VI

Tools Required

J 37096 Flywheel Holder. See Special Tools and Equipment .

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1. Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to «TRANSAXLE (2003)»(ref-153698-S32191285942003042200000) in Removal & Installation - A/T.
2. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
3. Loosen the 6 flywheel bolts.
4. Remove 5 of the 6 flywheel bolts leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
5. Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
6. Remove the engine flywheel retainer and the flywheel.
7. Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.

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1. Install the flywheel and the flywheel retainer.
2. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the engine flywheel bolts. Tighten Tighten the bolts to 71 N.m (52 lb ft).
4. Measure the flywheel runout: 4.1. Install a dial indicator on the engine block and check the engine flywheel runout at three attaching bosses. Refer to «ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-189348-S35181383852005090900000) . 4.2. If the condition cannot be corrected, replace the engine flywheel.
5. Install the automatic transaxle. Refer to «TRANSAXLE (2003)»(ref-153698-S32191285942003042200000) in Removal & Installation - A/T.