Genuine 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Flywheel

1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q:

  How can the flywheel be unbolted from the crankshaft rear flange and properly installed in V8 engine on 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

  Posted by Erhart H.

  A:

  The flywheel can easily be un bolted from the crank shaft rear flange once the transmission has been removed; for manual transmission the following should be undone, the clutch housing and clutch. To prevent crankshaft turning while untightening the bolts, place a piece of wood between one of the crankshaft throws and the side of the engine block, or use an alignment pin passed through the flywheel against the engine block. C Cleaning Flywheel and Crankshaft Before you place the flywheel it becomes necessary that both the flywheel and the crankshaft is clean in terms of the mating faces of the given parts. When putting the transmission in place use the dowel of the crankshaft in place with the corresponding dowel in the flywheel. With automatics position the flywheel with the torque converter attaching pads towards the transmission. Gradually tighten the bolts until you use the correct torque limit or specification and on the bolts a thread sealing agent ought to be applied. Also, on the remaining bolts, employ a piece of wood or a center punch against the block to lock the flywheel to avoid it turning while tightening the bolts.

  Answered by GM Parts Specialist Syed / Feb 16, 2022