Removing a flywheel on a 2000 TJ 2.5l

[spoons72]

Well,  I've got my engine out and a replacement ready to go in.  Trying to remove the 6 bolts on the flywheel from the old motor.  I only have a 13 gallon compressor which did nothing.  Tried my 4 foot snipe, that didn't seem to do much either although I really couldn't hold the crank well enough at the same time (if that's even the correct method).

Any advice would be appreciated.  Thx.

If I need a biggger compressor, good excuse to get it.

[Rubi03 jef]

place ur 1/2 inch rachet and socket on it and smack it with a large hammer    it should break the bolts free

[frenchy]

place ur 1/2 inch rachet and socket on it and smack it with a large hammer    it should break the bolts free

Yip x 2
Impacts also work wonders!

[spoons72]

Thanks Rubi03 jef .  Worked like a charm.  Now I just need to get the rear main seal out.  Not having any luck there.

[vantagetes]

Thanks Rubi03 jef .  Worked like a charm.  Now I just need to get the rear main seal out.  Not having any luck there.

PA has internal seal pullers for pretty cheap, can't remember if I have one collecting dust in my toolbox or not.

[Rubi03 jef]

Rear main  or pilot bearing

Rear main pull the oil pan. And then remove the most rear bearing cap the seal is under that

Pilot bearing.  I have a pulled if u need one let me know I'll bring it home from work tonight