OEM 2007 Chevrolet HHR Flywheel

2007 Chevrolet HHR Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the flex plate and replace the engine flywheel on 2007 Chevrolet HHR?

  A: Timely repairs of the flex plate along with engine Flywheel replacement need the following equipment: Crankshaft balancer holder (J 38122-A) and angle meter (J 45059). The first step requires the removal of an automatic transaxle in cases with automatic transmission or a manual clutch for vehicles with manual transmission. The operation requires the Crankshaft balancer holder (J 38122-A) as a tool to maintain the Crankshaft balancer. You must remove the chamfer from the edge of an 18 mm socket when dealing with delicate thin-headed Flywheel bolts. When removing automatic transaxle flywheels discard the bolts before removing the associated automatic transaxle Flywheel yet avoid turning the Flywheel toward the Crankshaft since it will be balanced independently. Routine also requires removal of both manual transaxle Flywheel bolts and separation of the manual transaxle Flywheel from the system when equipped. Scrape off all thread adhesive from the bolt holes of the Flywheel and brush the Crankshaft holes with a nylon bristle tool. Install the manual transaxle Flywheel if equipped then use new manual transaxle Flywheel bolts to secure them at 53 n.m (39 lb ft) while adding 25 degrees of angle using the angle meter (J 45059). You must install the automatic transaxle Flywheel followed by its new bolts then properly tighten them with an angle meter (J 45059) to 53 n.m (39 lb ft) and 25 additional degrees. The Crankshaft balancer holder (J 38122-A) should be removed and after that install the clutch when using a manual transmission or the transaxle when using an automatic transmission.