2. Align the dowel hole in the flywheel with the dowel in the crankshaft and install the flywheel. Tighten the screws in
sequence to the specified torque.
Tighten sequence
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Flywheel mounting screws 80 – 59
3. Check the flywheel runout:
a. Attach a dial indicator to the engine block.
b. Push in on the flywheel to remove any crankshaft end play.
Engine Inspection and Assembly
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