How to remove and install the transmission and flywheel in four cylinder engine on Chevrolet Astro?

Remove the transmission, ensuring that if the vehicle has a manual transmission, the pressure plate and clutch are also taken out. To prevent the crankshaft from turning, jam a large screwdriver in the starter ring gear or driveplate hole, then remove the mounting bolts while supporting the flywheel as the last bolt is taken out due to its weight. Pull straight back on the flywheel driveplate to detach it from the crankshaft, noting the shim installed between the driveplate and crankshaft on vehicles with an automatic transmission, and be careful not to lose it. For vehicles with a manual transmission, check the pilot bushing and replace it if necessary. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring the hole in the flywheel/driveplate aligns with the dowel pin in the crankshaft, applying Locktite on the bolt threads and tightening them to the specified torque in a criss-cross pattern.

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Chevrolet Astro Engine Crankshaft Flywheel
Part Number: 14088761
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1998 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Engine Crankshaft Flywheel
Part Number: 12557587
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Asm. ; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2005 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Engine Crankshaft Flywheel
Part Number: 14088648
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- Other Name: Flywheel,Engine; Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Replaces: 10105832
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1986-1989 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Engine Crankshaft Flywheel
Part Number: 471598
$110.11 MSRP: $131.66
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- Other Name: Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1985 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Automatic Transmission Flexplate
Part Number: 10218652
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- Other Name: Flywheel Asm; Drive Plate
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- 1994 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Automatic Transmission Flexplate
Part Number: 10044361
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- Other Name: Flywheel Asm; Drive Plate, Flywheel
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- 1985-1990 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Chevrolet Astro Flywheel & Ring Gear Assembly
Part Number: 10044409
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- Other Name: Gear Assembly, Flywheel & Ring; Flywheel
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1989 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Chevrolet Astro Engine Crankshaft Flywheel
Part Number: 3991469
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel,Engine ; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L

Chevrolet Astro Flywheel

The Flywheel in Chevrolet Astro vehicles functions as a power output stabilizer through rotational energy storage and as a starter drive regulator to start the crankshaft operation and delivers friction support for the clutch disc operation. The Flywheel which connects with the crankshaft uses its inherent mass to stabilize power delivery by neutralizing combustion-generated power spikes. The principle Flywheel varieties available for use include solid Flywheels together with dual mass Flywheels (DMFs). A damping unit present in DMFs successfully reduces engine vibrations particularly in diesel-powered engines to improve vehicle performance. Wear that affects the clutch contact surface of the Flywheel becomes a leading factor that leads owners to replace their units. Time spans for resurfacing solid system parts exceed DMF replacement life expectancy, thus requiring the entire unit replacement if a DMF experiences failure. Damage to the ring gear of the Chevrolet replacement unit can result in necessary replacement of the component. The Chevy Astro engine and transmission operate efficiently because of the vital function of the Chevrolet Astro replacement part.

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Chevrolet Astro Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install the transmission and flywheel in four cylinder engine on Chevrolet Astro?
A:
Remove the transmission, ensuring that if the vehicle has a manual transmission, the pressure plate and clutch are also taken out. To prevent the crankshaft from turning, jam a large screwdriver in the starter ring gear or driveplate hole, then remove the mounting bolts while supporting the flywheel as the last bolt is taken out due to its weight. Pull straight back on the flywheel driveplate to detach it from the crankshaft, noting the shim installed between the driveplate and crankshaft on vehicles with an automatic transmission, and be careful not to lose it. For vehicles with a manual transmission, check the pilot bushing and replace it if necessary. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring the hole in the flywheel/driveplate aligns with the dowel pin in the crankshaft, applying Locktite on the bolt threads and tightening them to the specified torque in a criss-cross pattern.