Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Flywheel Installation

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Flywheel/Flexplate / Engine Flywheel Installation

Special Tools

EN-652 Flywheel Holder
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Clean the thread in the crankshaft.

Install the crankshaft position reluctor ring (1).

Install the flywheel (2).
Install the EN-652 holder (1).

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Caution:

Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

Install the 6 NEW flywheel bolts (1, 2) and tighten the bolts in 3 passes using the EN-45059 sensor kit:

First pass to 35 Y (26 lb ft)
.
Second pass to additional 30?
.
Third pass to an additional 15?
.

Remove the EN-652 holder.

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