Engine Flywheel Removal Cadillac Escalade GMT800

Important: The flywheel does not use a locating pin for alignment and will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange or spacer, if applicable, but will be pulled onto the crankshaft by the engine flywheel bolts. This procedure requires a 3 stage tightening process.

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1. Remove the engine flywheel bolts.
2. Remove the automatic transmission engine flywheel.
3. Install 2 M11x1.5 mm bolts (1) into the threaded holes of the spacer, if applicable.
4. Rotate the bolts clockwise to remove the spacer.
5. Remove the spacer from the rear of the crankshaft, if applicable.

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1. Remove the oil level indicator from the tube.
2. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the engine block. Important: Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage. The O-ring seal may be used again if it is not cut or damaged.
4. Remove the O-ring seal from the tube, if required.

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1. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Do not remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils unless required.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold, bolts, and gasket.
3. Discard the gasket.
4. Remove the heat shield (2) and bolts (3) from the manifold (1), if required.

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1. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Do not remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils unless required.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold, bolts, and gasket.
3. Discard the gasket.
4. Remove the heat shield (2) and bolts (3) from the manifold (1), if required.

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1. Remove the water pump bolts.
2. Remove the water pump and gaskets.
3. Discard the water pump gaskets.