Flywheel Installation Note

1. Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
2. When reusing the bolts, clean threads and hole, then apply locking compound to the threads.
   NOTE:

   • No locking compound is needed when using new bolts.
3. Hand-tighten the flywheel lock bolts.
4. G35M-R manual transaxle models: Install the SST  to the flywheel.
   Fig 1: Installing Flywheel To Crankshaft - G35M-R Manual Transaxle

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5. A65M-R manual transaxle models: Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.

Tightening torque 

G35M-R manual transaxle models: 108-115 N.m {11.1-11.7 kgf.m, 79.7-84.8 ft.lbf} 

A65M-R manual transaxle models: 73-87 N.m {7.5-8.8 kgf.m, 54-64 ft.lbf} 

Fig 2: Installing Flywheel To Crankshaft - A65M-R Manual Transaxle

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