OEM 2002 Buick Park Avenue Flywheel

2002 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 2002 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The operational tools needed for flex plate servicing alongside engine Flywheel replacement consist of dial indicator set (J 8001) and j 36660-a torque angle meter (J 36660-A). Start by unmounting both the transaxle and the eight Flywheel attaching bolts from the Crankshaft flange while discarding these used bolts. Check the Crankshaft mating surfaces of the Flywheel for any burrs after removing it. Examine the engine Flywheel for damage after which perform the required cleaning before reinstalling it. You must tighten new Flywheel bolts to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.) before using the j 36660-a to continue tightening the bolts for an additional 50 degrees. Check the Flywheel runout by using the j 8001 installed on the engine block while holding the Crankshaft end-play with one direction, assuring that the runout measurement stays below 0.381 mm (0.015 inch). When the Flywheel runout exceeds specifications you should use a mallet for hitting the high side to improve its alignment but replace the Flywheel if it cannot be adequately corrected. Finally, reinstall the transaxle.