Flywheel Removal Note

1. Hold the flywheel using the SST.
2. Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
3. Remove the flywheel.

G35M-R manual transaxle models 

Fig 1: Removing Flywheel & Mounting Bolt Removal Sequence (G35M-R Manual Transaxle Models)

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A65M-R manual transaxle models 

Fig 2: Removing Flywheel & Mounting Bolt Removal Sequence (A65M-R Manual Transaxle Models)

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