OEM 2001 Buick Park Avenue Flywheel

2001 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the flex plate and replace the engine flywheel on 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The service and repair of flex plate and the replacement of engine Flywheel requires the utilization of two specific tools known as j 8001 dial indicator set (J 8001) and j 36660-a torque angle meter (J 36660-A). Start by detaching the transaxle and then remove eight bolts which fasten the Flywheel to the Crankshaft flange before discarding those bolts. After removing the Flywheel examine both Crankshaft mating surfaces for any present burrs before cleaning the engine Flywheel for inspection. Put the Flywheel onto the Crankshaft and install new Flywheel bolts which need to be tightened first to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.) then continued by using j 36660-a to achieve an additional 50-degree bolt torque angle. To measure Flywheel runout at the three attachment bosses on the engine block while holding Crankshaft end-play in one direction use the j 8001 tool; measured values must remain below 0.381 mm (0.015 inch). A mallet used for tapping the high side can fix out-of-specification runout but such cases require Flywheel replacement when tapping is not possible. Finally, reinstall the transaxle.