OEM 2004 Buick Regal Flywheel

2004 Buick Regal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the flex plate and replace the engine flywheel on 2004 Buick Regal?

  A: Before servicing or repairing the flex plate with new engine Flywheel installation you must remove the transaxle. Use the Flywheel holder (J 37096) on the Flywheel while it prevents crankshaft motion to unthread each of the 8 engine Flywheel bolts. Use the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to keep the crankshaft from rotating while removing seven bolts except the top-most bolt. Grip the engine Flywheel tightly before pulling out the last bolt. The installation requires the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to hold the new engine Flywheel in place. Please install new engine Flywheel bolts before tensioning them to a torque of 15 nm at 11 ft. Lbs. The torque angle meter (J 36660-A) should be used to rotate engine Flywheel bolts by 50°. A dial indicator on the engine block at 3 attachment points should measure engine Flywheel runout; if the condition cannot be rectified the engine Flywheel must be replaced. Finally, reinstall the transaxle.