Important: Do not machine the flywheel, it is a replacement part only.
1. Disconnect both the battery negative cables from the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the transfer case from the vehicle (if equipped).
• For the BW 4401, BW 4470, and the NVG 241-NP 2 transfer cases, refer to Transfer Case Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
• For the NVG 243-NP 1 transfer case, refer to Transfer Case Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
• F or the NVG 246-NP 8 transfer case, refer to Transfer Case Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
3. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
• For the 4L 80-E automatic transmission, refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission /Transaxle.
• For the NV 4500 manual transmission, refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle.
• Remove the clutch assembly from the crankshaft if equipped. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement in Clutch.
4. Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft.