Genuine 2008 Toyota Highlander Flywheel

2008 Toyota Highlander Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the Flywheel in the 3.5L V6 engine for the 2008 Toyota Highlander?

  A: To completely withdraw the engine/transmission assembly from the car first, it is required to separate the transaxle from the engine. Mark the key ways of the driveplate and crankshaft so it will align properly when it is reinstalled. Remove the old bolts that clamps down the driveplate over the crankshaft, and, if a crankshaft rotates, put a screwdriver under the driveplate to prevent if from turning. Be very slow in the process of pulling out the driveplate and support it while removing the last bolt on the puller, and note that the vehicle automatic transmission has spacers on each side of the driveplate. Regarding the 2GR-FKS engines, understand the crankshaft angle sensor plate and beveled edge washer. Iwash the driveplate in order to remove all chances of grease and oily films, after that I look for cracks on the driveplate and check the condition of the ring gear teeth. Replace the rear crankshaft seal if it comes with one and check and clean the mating surface for the drive-plate and crankshaft. On 2GR-FKS engines, bolt the crankshaft angle sensor plate followed by the proper orientation of the same before the fitting of the driveplate and spacer. Insert the driveplate onto the crankshaft by placing the marks made during the removal of the component back into place if there are alignment dowels or using the staggered bolt holes, in case there are any, to ensure installation of driveplate is correct. Put a thread-locking compound on new bolts and tighten and lock them interlacely in a gradual manner to the final torque magnitude. The subsequent steps of installation procedure are contrary to the removal steps of flash application.