How do you remove the flywheel/driveplate on Four cylinder engine on Lexus ES300?

To remove the flywheel/driveplate, first raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Remove the transaxle and replace the front pump seal/o-ring if necessary. For manual transaxle equipped vehicles, remove the pressure plate and clutch disc, and check/replace the clutch components and pilot bearing. Make alignment marks on the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft. Remove the bolts securing the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, using a screwdriver to jam the flywheel if needed. Support the flywheel while removing the last bolt and keep the spacers with the driveplate for automatic transaxle equipped vehicles. To install the flywheel/driveplate, clean it and inspect for any damage. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft. Position the flywheel/driveplate against the crankshaft, aligning the marks made during removal. Apply thread locking compound to the bolt threads before tightening them in a criss-cross pattern. The remaining installation steps are the reverse of the removal procedure.

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- 1993-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK, MCV30L-BEAGKA
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- Manufacturer Note: (J)
- Replaced by: 32101-0E010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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- Other Name: Drive Plate
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
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Lexus ES300 Flywheel

Lexus ES300 Flywheel delivers smoother engine power while providing the starter gear surface and clutch contact needed for reliable driving. Inside every ES300, the Flywheel bolts to the crankshaft, its heavy steel mass capturing rotational energy so the pulsing force of the pistons feels steady at the wheels, and when you twist the key, the ring gear on the rim meshes with the starter motor to spin the engine to life. During gear changes, the clutch disc grips the Flywheel face, and the resulting heat and progressive wear of the material every time there is an engagement leaves grooves, hot spots, or cracks such that having a new Flywheel part is better once resurfacing limits are reached. Across the production years, Lexus offered two main styles, the traditional solid unit and the more complex dual mass type, which separates the primary and secondary plates with spring-loaded dampers that absorb vibration before it reaches the driveline to produce quieter shifts much appreciated by many ES300 owners. Solid designs are resistant to internal failure and can often be machined lightly, whereas a worn dual mass usually demands full replacement as the hidden springs cannot be easily ground flat without damaging them. Whichever version is in your Lexus, checking for warpage and ring gear tooth damage on the Flywheel is important, as chipped teeth can grind away at start-up and excessive runout can cause clutch chatter as the ES300 keeps rolling smoothly, quiet, and ready to go.

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Lexus ES300 Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Gear Sub-Assy, Drive Plate & Ring
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Q: How do you remove the flywheel/driveplate on Four cylinder engine on Lexus ES300?
A:
To remove the flywheel/driveplate, first raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Remove the transaxle and replace the front pump seal/o-ring if necessary. For manual transaxle equipped vehicles, remove the pressure plate and clutch disc, and check/replace the clutch components and pilot bearing. Make alignment marks on the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft. Remove the bolts securing the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, using a screwdriver to jam the flywheel if needed. Support the flywheel while removing the last bolt and keep the spacers with the driveplate for automatic transaxle equipped vehicles. To install the flywheel/driveplate, clean it and inspect for any damage. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft. Position the flywheel/driveplate against the crankshaft, aligning the marks made during removal. Apply thread locking compound to the bolt threads before tightening them in a criss-cross pattern. The remaining installation steps are the reverse of the removal procedure.