Flywheel removal tip

Aarontsiawd · Nov 28, 2002

In just about all of the VFAQ's I've looked at regarding clutch changes and/or flywheel removals, they mention buying or making a special tool to hold the flywheel steady while loosening the bolts that hold it to the crank.

I just recently changed trannies (1993 AWD) on my car and noticed that in the crank SNOUT, there is a 1/2" recessed hole that fits a 1/2" drive breaker bar perfectly. Just put the breaker bar in the crank snout hole, wedge it against the ground or sturdy body part, and you can loosen the flywheel bolts with no turning of the crank at all - no special tool is needed.

I'm sure many of you know this, but for those of you that don't, I thought I'd pass it on...

Aaron

Run-GSX · Nov 28, 2002

YUP

You can also use it to rotate the motor after reassembly.

seth98es · May 27, 2004

I am bringing this post up from the dead. I used the tip to take the bolts off but my flywheel is sitll stuck to the crank. The motor has been sitting for awhile the the flywheel has rusted some. Is it rusted to the crank? I sprayed some PB blaster on it and tapped it lightly with a hammer but it still wouldnt move. Any tips?

00 Agent · May 27, 2004

I had to use a prybar to get mine off.

seth98es · May 27, 2004

I was about to do the same, I just did not want to put too much pressure in any areas that I was not supposred to. Thanks, Ill give her a try...

seth98es · May 27, 2004

Alright I got the old flywheel off and the new flywheel and clutch on. I bought a new "used" 5spd transmission that I am going to use because I am converting from auto to 5spd. But this transmission did not include the throwout bearing or the steel spring the holds the TOB in place. I have a new Mitsu TOB so thats no big deal, but I do not have the spring. Where could I get the spring? THere arent any Mitsubishi dealers within 3 hrs of me.

wastefuldreamer · May 27, 2004

www.partznet.com

Conicelli Mitsu, They will ship for a reasonable price

98TsiAWD · May 27, 2004

www.teamrip.com sells the TOB retaining clip for $5.

SurferRob1 · Jan 31, 2007

I have a rear main seal leak and I am going to replace it. How do you take off the fly wheel? Is there a certain way or do I need a special tool to do it? Please help! :confused:

Dream On · Jan 31, 2007

just 6 or 7 bolts, depending on the year. You just need to put a breaker bar on the crank pulley on the other side of the motor to keep the engine from turning. Nothing special required.

codyw · Jan 31, 2007

if you have an inpact wrench you might be able to pull out the bolts without holding the crank pully.

Nicks2319 · Jan 31, 2007

Yeah an impact gun really helps. I used one of those little electric ones, it took them right off. Make sure to use Loc-tite on all those bolts when you put it back on though!

boostin92awd · Feb 1, 2007

Id have to agree with the last 2 posts the easiest way would be an impact but you can do it the other way if you dont have access to an impact.

SurferRob1 · Feb 1, 2007

Thanks to all who replied!!!!

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