How to remove and reinstall a flywheel in 3.6L V6 engine on Chevrolet Traverse?

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the transaxle. Remove the bolts that secure the drive-plate to the crankshaft. If the crankshaft turns, insert a screwdriver through one of the holes in the driveplate. Remove the driveplate from the crankshaft. Clean the driveplate to remove grease and oil. Inspect the surface for cracks, and check for cracked and broken ring gear teeth. Lay the driveplate on a flat surface to check for warpage. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the driveplate and the crankshaft. If the crankshaft rear seal is leaking, replace it before reinstalling the driveplate. Position the driveplate against the crank-shaft. Align the marks made during removal. Before installing the bolts, apply thread locking compound to the threads and place the retaining ring in position on the driveplate. Wedge a screwdriver through the ring gear teeth to keep the driveplate from turning as you tighten the bolts to the torque. If the front pump seal/O-ring is leaking, now would be a very good time to replace it. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.

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Chevrolet Traverse Flywheel

Chevrolet Traverse Flywheel helps to provide smooth engine power by storing rotational energy, connecting starter and clutch, and providing reliable starts and gear changes. In every Traverse model, the Flywheel bolts to the crankshaft. Its inertia irons out the pulsing combustion forces so that the wheels feel steady acceleration. Within the Chevrolet lineup, when the driver turns the key, the starter gear is connected with the ring gear on the Flywheel to rotate the crankshaft until the engine fires. During driving, the clutch disc wears against the Flywheel face to enable power to be transferred or not for changes of gear, but repeated heat cycles can score or warp this surface. Two main styles have emerged, the traditional solid plate and a more complex dual mass version. The solid type is one rigid disc that is easy to machine lightly if there is minor runout, but the dual mass has the primary and secondary sections separated by spring dampers that absorb vibration, making the cabin quieter but preventing safe resurfacing if worn. Excessive wear, internal damper failure, or damaged ring gear usually dictates replacement of the Flywheel in order to restore dependable Chevrolet Traverse operation.

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Chevrolet Traverse Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and reinstall a flywheel in 3.6L V6 engine on Chevrolet Traverse?
A:
Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the transaxle. Remove the bolts that secure the drive-plate to the crankshaft. If the crankshaft turns, insert a screwdriver through one of the holes in the driveplate. Remove the driveplate from the crankshaft. Clean the driveplate to remove grease and oil. Inspect the surface for cracks, and check for cracked and broken ring gear teeth. Lay the driveplate on a flat surface to check for warpage. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the driveplate and the crankshaft. If the crankshaft rear seal is leaking, replace it before reinstalling the driveplate. Position the driveplate against the crank-shaft. Align the marks made during removal. Before installing the bolts, apply thread locking compound to the threads and place the retaining ring in position on the driveplate. Wedge a screwdriver through the ring gear teeth to keep the driveplate from turning as you tighten the bolts to the torque. If the front pump seal/O-ring is leaking, now would be a very good time to replace it. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.