Captiva

Engine Flywheel Removal - LE5 or LE9

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools : LE5 or LE9 .

Note: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full socket engagement on the thin-headed flywheel bolts.

Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.

Note: EN-43653 flywheel locking tool may be used instead of EN-38122-A crankshaft balancer holder to prevent crankshaft rotation.

1. Remove the flywheel attaching bolt. Use the EN-38122-A holder (1) to prevent crankshaft rotation.



2. Remove the flywheel retainer.
3. Remove the flywheel (1).
4. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.