Vanguard BIG BLOCK M540000 - BOTTOM END DISASSEMBLY; Flywheel Fan and Flywheel

7. Obtain Flywheel Puller (see SECTION 3 -
TROUBLESHOOTING - Special Tool List), see Figure 98
and proceed as follows:
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A. Install flywheel nut until top is flush with end of
crankshaft.
B. Run hex nut about half way down each of 2 puller
screws.
C. Install puller screws into holes in puller.
D. Run remaining 2 hex nuts several threads down
each puller screw.
E. Place center hole in puller over flywheel nut, and
start puller screws into threaded holes in flywheel.
Install puller screws into flywheel an equal number of
turns until positive engagement is obtained.
F. Move top hex nuts down puller screws until firm
contact is made with top of puller.
G. Move bottom hex nuts down puller screws until firm
contact is made with flywheel.
H. Verify that tool is square, and not slanting or leaning.
I. Alternately turn each puller screw in small
increments until flywheel is free.
J. Remove puller from flywheel.
8. Remove flywheel from crankshaft and set aside.
9. Remove the keyfrom keyway on crankshaft taper.
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