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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Cutlass 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.1L and 3.4L 🢒 Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 104325 Size: SH
  2. Remove the transmission converter cover bolts and the cover.
  3. Mark the relationship of the converter to the flywheel.
  4. Remove the three bolts attaching the converter to the flywheel.

    5. Object Number: 104323 Size: SH

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 104323 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the bolts attaching the converter to the flywheel.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten all bolts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft) Retorque the first bolt after all three have been tightened.

  2. Install the converter cover and the attaching bolts.

    3. Object Number: 104325 Size: SH

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Lower the vehicle.