1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the transaxle. Refer to Transaxle Replacement in Transaxle.



3. Remove the eight bolts attaching the flywheel to the crankshaft flange and discard.
4. Inspect the flywheel. If it is cracked, badly worn or has broken teeth, replace it.
5. Inspect the crankshaft and flywheel mating surfaces for burrs. Remove the burrs as required.

Tools Required

J 8001 Dial Indicator Set

1. Install the flywheel.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the flywheel bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the new flywheel bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

3. Install the J 8001 to the engine block.
4. Check the flywheel runout at the three attaching bosses. Ensure that the crankshaft end-play is held in one direction when checking flywheel runout. Flywheel runout should not exceed 0.381 mm (0.015 in).
5. If flywheel runout is out of specification, tap on the high side with a mallet in order to correct runout.
6. Replace the flywheel if runout cannot be corrected.
7. Install the transaxle.
8. Lower the vehicle.