Flywheel: Service and Repair

FLYWHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See Lifting.

2. Remove the manual transaxle and clutch. See -- Engine Installation - Manual Transaxle.

3. Remove the 6 bolts and the flywheel.

Installation





1. Install the flywheel and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages.

- Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm {5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lbf}.
- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm {8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lbf}.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm {11.4 kgf-m, 83 ft-lbf}.

NOTE:Special bolts are used for installation. Do not use standard bolts.
2. Install the manual transaxle and clutch. See Transaxle Installation.