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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 37096 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 631009  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the torque converter cover bolts.
  3. Remove the torque converter covers.

  4. Object Number: 309963  Size: SH
  5. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.

  6. Object Number: 160984  Size: SH
  7. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 309963  Size: SH
  1. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 160984  Size: SH
  3. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).


    Object Number: 631009  Size: SH
  5. Install the torque converter covers.
  6. Install the torque converter cover bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in)

  8. Lower the vehicle.