{"id":171723,"date":"2025-08-08T18:13:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T01:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=171723"},"modified":"2025-08-08T18:14:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T01:14:39","slug":"where-is-the-flywheel-located-on-the-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-flywheel-located-on-the-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Flywheel Located on the Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column171723_7f88bf-cd inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-c1e891  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-3ed381\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading171723_9441ff-82\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The flywheel is usually between the engine and the clutch assembly.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The flywheel connects the engine with the transmission through the clutch, and it helps keep the engine running when you step off the accelerator pedal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to remove various parts before you can access the flywheel, and you should wear protective gear for your eyes and mouth to avoid exposure to toxic dust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where is the flywheel located on the car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/flywheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"flywheel\">flywheel<\/a> is usually found in the engine&rsquo;s rear end, between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/engine-and-transmission-assemblies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine\">engine<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/clutch-assembly-parts-and-their-functions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clutch assembly\">clutch assembly<\/a>. It&rsquo;s often inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bellhousing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bell housing\">bell housing<\/a>, fastened to a flange on the side of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft\">crankshaft<\/a> that faces the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/transmissions-and-shifters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission\">transmission<\/a>. Only manual cars have a flywheel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flywheel is a large, heavy disk on the end of the crankshaft. It connects the engine to the transmission through the clutch, enabling engine power to transfer to the drive wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flywheel in a manual transmission vehicle stores rotational energy. It helps maintain engine momentum, preventing stalling when the clutch disengages. It balances the engine so that it smooths out crankshaft vibrations. The harmonic balancer does this on the front of the crank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gear teeth on the flywheel are engaged by the starter drive as it spins the engine. The flywheel connects the engine to the transmission by way of the clutch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automatic transmission vehicles use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/torque-converter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"torque converter\">torque converter<\/a>, which is bolted to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/flex-plate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"flex plate\">flex plate<\/a> that is bolted at its center to the crankshaft. The torque converter does all the same things the flywheel does because it&rsquo;s so heavy and full of fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some torque converter flex plates include the ring gear for the starter, and on those that don&rsquo;t, the torque converter will include the starter ring gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"pro-tip-widget\">\n\n    <div class=\"pro-tip-item\">\n        <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\", P0442 Code: Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak)\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"protip-desc\">\n        <div class=\"help-tip\">\n        <p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"help-caption\">\n            <p>\n                <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n                The flex plate is always thin and rather lightweight compared to a manual transmission flywheel.            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Flywheel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can only access the flywheel after you remove the transmission and clutch assembly. You need to remove the shifter, exhaust, driveshaft, and starter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freshly-resurfaced-flywheel.jpg\" alt=\"freshly resurfaced flywheel\" class=\"wp-image-180637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freshly-resurfaced-flywheel.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freshly-resurfaced-flywheel-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freshly-resurfaced-flywheel-150x189.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A freshly resurfaced flywheel with the clutch alignment tool holding the clutch disk before the pressure plate is installed | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/flywheel-with-the-clutch-removed-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"flywheel with the clutch removed\" class=\"wp-image-180638\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A flywheel with the clutch removed. This flywheel needs to be resurfaced. You can see the pilot bearing in the center. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s a good idea to drain the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/automatic-transmission-fluid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission fluid\">transmission fluid<\/a> before you can remove the transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After removing the transmission, you must remove the clutch pressure plate to access the flywheel. Use something like a wood block to wedge the flywheel in place, preventing it from moving while you remove the pressure plate&rsquo;s bolts, unless you have a small impact wrench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always wear protective eye goggles and a face mask. The clutch is covered in toxic asbestos dust that you must avoid breathing in. You can spray the dust with water to moisten the dust, reducing the chances of the particulate matter from getting airborne. Use electric or manual tools to unbolt; avoid using air tools that might blow the dust into your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where is the flywheel located on the car? 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