ENGINE MECHANICAL SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
Page 3A-148 90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002
IMPORTANT: The later, D2.8L D-Tronic - serial number 0L098204 and above and D4.2L
D-Tronic - serial number 0L099525 and above, engines had dimensional changes to
the crankshaft, rear main bearing, rear main bearing carrier, thrust washers, O-ring
seal, thrust plate (flywheel spacer) and flywheel seal. Ensure by serial number that
the specifications and parts are the correct ones for the engine.
Flywheel Housing
REMOVAL
1. Remove the starter.
2. Remove rear portion of flywheel housing.
3. On Sterndrive (MCM) Models: Remove engine coupler.
4. On Inboard (MIE) Models: Remove drive plate.
5. Remove the six flywheel retaining bolts and the flywheel.
6. Remove 9 bolts and 6 nuts, with respective washers, retaining flywheel housing.
7. Disconnect and remove the rpm speed sensor.
8. Remove flywheel housing.
a
70301
c
a
b
a-Bolts With Washers
b-Nuts With Lockwashers
c-Vacant Holes (Not used)
CLEANING
1. Remove old O-ring in groove of flywheel housing.
2. Clean all parts with solvent.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Dry parts with compressed air.