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Flywheel removal

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by atroesch, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. atroesch

    atroesch Member

    What is the best way to remove a flywheel from a 232? I was going to use an impact wrench but I am afraid of breaking the bolts off in the crankshaft.
     
    atroesch, Mar 15, 2011
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I always use an impact wrench
     
    Patrick, Mar 15, 2011
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  3. atroesch

    atroesch Member

    Thanks Patrick. I happened to be reading another thread where a guy broke the vibration damper bolt off in the crankshaft with an impact wrench and was worried about doing it with the flywheel.
     
    atroesch, Mar 15, 2011
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    If it's going to break, it's going to break whether you use an impact or loosen by hand..
     
    Patrick, Mar 15, 2011
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  5. nwedgar

    nwedgar Now with TBI!

    Soak the heck out of it with penetrating oil.
     
    nwedgar, Mar 16, 2011
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  6. johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

    X2 and after that go for impact...you could try a rachet but may result on turning the motor crank instead of flywheel bolt...that the main reason for using a impact tools!!!
     
    johneyboy03, Mar 16, 2011
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  7. atroesch

    atroesch Member

    I used an impact wrench and removed the flywheel today. All the bolts came out with no issues. Thanks for the input guys.
     
    atroesch, Mar 16, 2011
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