CheeseHelmet
Member
I've been reading over how to change the flywheel on our cars and have a few questions.
Firstly, I bought a brand new flywheel from advance auto, it has a warning on the packaging which has me a bit confused. It says: "This flywheel will only mount to the crankshaft in one position. It must be properly orientated to the correct position." Is this true? I haven't seen anything in the service manual which would indicate that the flywheel can only be installed one way...
Secondly, the service manual lists a small SST which is used to prevent the flywheel from turning when you're removing/installing it (the number is 49 E011 1A0, see page 05-10-12). It bolts to the block and holds onto one of the ring gear teeth. My question is, should I purchase this tool? Or do you guys have another relatively safe way to do this?
Finally, when it comes to installing the pilot bearing in the flywheel, the service manual has another SST (49 F028 202). I was wondering if I'd be ok using a wooden dowel, or should I seek out this SST?
Firstly, I bought a brand new flywheel from advance auto, it has a warning on the packaging which has me a bit confused. It says: "This flywheel will only mount to the crankshaft in one position. It must be properly orientated to the correct position." Is this true? I haven't seen anything in the service manual which would indicate that the flywheel can only be installed one way...
Secondly, the service manual lists a small SST which is used to prevent the flywheel from turning when you're removing/installing it (the number is 49 E011 1A0, see page 05-10-12). It bolts to the block and holds onto one of the ring gear teeth. My question is, should I purchase this tool? Or do you guys have another relatively safe way to do this?
Finally, when it comes to installing the pilot bearing in the flywheel, the service manual has another SST (49 F028 202). I was wondering if I'd be ok using a wooden dowel, or should I seek out this SST?