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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 95 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.2L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOFF-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE FLYWHEEL REMOVALTOOLS REQUIRED
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Tools Required

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Tools Required
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J 38122-A  Harmonic Balancer Holder

Important:  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.

  1. Remove the flywheel attaching bolt. Use the J 38122-A  to prevent crankshaft rotation.
    Fig 1: Installing Harmonic Balancer Holder
    G01580598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the flywheel, if the vehicle has a manual transmission.
    Fig 2: Removing Flywheel (Manual Transmission)
    G01580599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the flywheel retainer for vehicles with automatic transmission.
  4. Remove the flywheel, if the vehicle has an automatic transmission.
  5. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.
    Fig 3: Removing Flywheel (Automatic Transmission)
    G01580600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.