Flywheel/Driveplate

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the transaxle, as outlined in Section 7.
3. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the clutch disc and pressure plate. Refer to Section 7.
4. Mark the position of the flywheel/driveplate on the crankshaft and remove the retaining bolts.
5. On automatic transaxle equipped models, remove the driveplate adapter.
6. Remove the flywheel/driveplate from the engine.

   To install:

7. Coat the threads of the driveplate/flywheel retaining bolts with thread locking compound.
8. Position the driveplate/flywheel on the crankshaft flange.
9. On automatic transaxle equipped models, install the driveplate adapter.
10. Install and tighten the bolts, in a alternating star pattern, to the following specifications:
    • 1.5L engine: 98 ft. lbs. (135 Nm)
    • 1.6L, 2.0L and 2.4L engines: 94–101 ft. lbs. (130–140 Nm)
    • 1.8L engine: 72 ft. lbs. (100 Nm)
    • 3.0L and 3.5L engines: 53–56 ft. lbs. (72–76 Nm)
11. If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the clutch and pressure plate.
12. Install the transaxle. Refer to Section 7.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.