Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Section 2 (M/T Clutch System): Flywheel: Installation
- Press-in a new pilot bearing to the position where it is flush with the flywheel surface or up to 0.4 mm (0.016 in) deeper than that.CAUTION:
Do not press the bearing inner ring.Β
- Temporarily install the crankshaft position sensor plate and flywheel.NOTE:
Align the knock pin hole of the crankshaft position sensor plate to the knock pin of the crankshaft to secure the knock pin.Β
- Attach the ST.
Preparation tool:Β
ST: CRANKSHAFT STOPPER (498497100)
- Tighten the flywheel mounting bolts in two stages.
- Tighten the flywheel attachment bolts.
Tightening torque:Β
30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)
- While checking the tightening angle with the angle gauge, further tighten the flywheel mounting bolts.
Tightening angle:Β
30Β° - 35Β°
- Tighten the flywheel attachment bolts.
- Install the clutch disc and clutch cover. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH DISC AND COVER>INSTALLATIONΒ .
- Install the manual transmission assembly.
- 5MT model: Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
- 6MT model: Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.