How to service and repair the flex plate and replace the engine flywheel on Cadillac Seville?

The transaxle assembly needs removal as a first step for servicing the flex plate along with replacing the engine Flywheel while avoiding the reuse of Flywheel bolts. First eliminate the 8 mounting bolts before proceeding with the removal of the Flywheel together with the reinforcement. Engine Flywheel inspection must come prior to its placement on the Crankshaft with the reinforcement piece. Sealant gm p/n 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent needs to be applied to the new Flywheel mounting bolts. The installation procedure requires new mounting bolts which need initial tightening to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.) then the j 45059 angle meter (J 45059) should finalize the tightening at 50 degrees. Finally, reinstall the transaxle assembly.

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Cadillac Seville Drive Plate Part Number: 3544671
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Flywheel; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2002 Cadillac Seville | SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac Seville Drive Plate Part Number: 3521829
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Cadillac Seville | Base, STS | 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
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Cadillac Seville Drive Plate Part Number: 22500808
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1985 Cadillac Seville | Base, Elegante | 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Cadillac Seville Drive Plate Part Number: 1648458
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1990 Cadillac Seville | Base, Elegante, STS | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS
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Cadillac Seville Drive Plate Part Number: 1623936
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1985 Cadillac Seville | Base, Elegante | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS
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Cadillac Seville Drive Plate Part Number: 12568988
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Cadillac Seville | SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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The Cadillac Seville Flywheel functions as a critical unit because it maintains reliability and performance standards to support Cadillac Seville vehicle efficiency and safety. As an integral component the flywheel preserves rotational energy while it connects to the starter drive for ignition and creates a friction area for the clutch disc. The features of Cadillac Seville models lead to performance benefits through their solid flywheels and advanced Dual Mass Flywheels particularly when the DMFs function to reduce engine vibrations and minimize noise output. This Cadillac Seville Flywheel supports various Seville models across the manufacturing period from 1975 to 2004 making it an adaptable selection for engine operation maintenance purposes. The replacement need of DMF clutch contact surfaces due to wear points to their vital importance in operation. The Cadillac Seville Flywheel contributes to both effective clutch operation and it enhances the complete driving experience of the vehicle. The innovative damping unit found in DMFs constitutes a special characteristic of the Cadillac automobile Flywheel which distinguishes this automaker's products in the market by delivering driving experiences with smooth response. The the automaker car Flywheel continues to be a key legacy element because of its dependable performance capabilities and engineering excellence which extends to many model vehicle models.

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Q: How to service and repair the flex plate and replace the engine flywheel on Cadillac Seville?
A:
The transaxle assembly needs removal as a first step for servicing the flex plate along with replacing the engine Flywheel while avoiding the reuse of Flywheel bolts. First eliminate the 8 mounting bolts before proceeding with the removal of the Flywheel together with the reinforcement. Engine Flywheel inspection must come prior to its placement on the Crankshaft with the reinforcement piece. Sealant gm p/n 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent needs to be applied to the new Flywheel mounting bolts. The installation procedure requires new mounting bolts which need initial tightening to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.) then the j 45059 angle meter (J 45059) should finalize the tightening at 50 degrees. Finally, reinstall the transaxle assembly.