OEM 2008 Chevrolet HHR Flywheel

2008 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 2008 Chevrolet HHR?

  A: The necessary tools for serving and repairing the flex plate and replacing the engine Flywheel include crankshaft balancer holder (J 38122-A) and angle meter (J 45059). The first step requires removal of the transaxle when using automatic transmission or clutch when using manual transmission. You should use the crankshaft balancer holder (J 38122-A) for maintaining the crankshaft balancer while using an 18 mm socket that has its edge chamfer removed to achieve proper engagement on thin-headed Flywheel bolts. You must discard automatic transaxle Flywheel bolts before removing the automatic transaxle Flywheel unless you handle them separately by keeping the Flywheel from facing the crankshaft direction. The manual transaxle Flywheel removal process requires discarding of its bolts before completing the extraction of the Flywheel. A nylon brush should be used for cleaning thread adhesive residues out from the Flywheel bolt holes. The manual transaxle Flywheel joins with new Flywheel bolts that need tightening to reach 53 n.m (39 lb ft) torque and up to 25 degrees extra turning with the angle meter (J 45059). The automatic transaxle Flywheel should be installed with its new bolts and tightened to match the same specifications. Annul the operation of the crankshaft balancer holder (J 38122-A) before you put back the clutch or transaxle according to their respective requirements.