Hi Frank,
And 'thanks' for the reply. So if I understand steps 1 & 2, tighten bolts to 30 ft. lbs., then, tighten about 1/4 turn additional?
Obviously I won't know about the bolt neck diameter tell I get them out. That being said, I did order a new set of bolts based on the vehicle's VIN and whatever footnotes existed.
TBD.
As to the starter bolts, thanks (maybe) for the word of caution. I've got the correct Allen head on a 1/2" drive socket, 24" & 36" extensions, a flex adapter, and an impact gun. I sure hope that will suffice. I sure hope ...
Mark
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank Reiner
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The flywheel & flexplate bolts are tightened in two steps:
1) 30 lbft.
2) 90-100 degrees of rotation
If the diameter of the necked portion of the bolts is 7.3mm or greater they may be reused. If less than 7.3mm, replace.
If the starter bolts have not been previously removed, they are likely to be, um, "surprisingly" tight. The matter of using a torque wrench to re-tighten may be academic.
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