On a scale of 1-10 how difficult is it to change the fly wheel of a '95 S-10.?

Question

I changed the starter and it still making that whinning noise.
Is it a shade tree mechanic type thing. Any fluids to replace or calibration.

Answer 1

pull the starter and look at the flywheel you can see if its bad if it looks ok shim the starter correctly you will be ok

as far as swapping the flywheel its not a do it yourself job unless you are very filmier with the job and have the proper tools (trans jack)

Answer 2

Is your chevy an automatic or stick?

The reason I asked is that a manual transmission would pose a different set of circumstances as opposed to an automatic.

If you replace the flywheel of a manual transmission, you would most likely want to replace the clutch and clutch plate as well. Assure that you have a pilot tool when you do this. You would probably need to get a bottle of brake fluid, as you would need to bleed the hydraulic clutch after replacing.

You very well may need to remove/replace the exhaust pipe as well, unless it is far away enough from the transmission to afford you space as not to have to move it.

In an automatic, you would have to remove the transmission so, you would probably need to buy some ATF to replace what is lost when you disconnect the drive shaft and the transmission from the motor. Again, you may have to disconnect/replace the exhaust pipe when removing the transmission, depending on if your S10 is a 4 or a 6 cylinder.

You may not have to purchase a flywheel, any reputable auto shop should be able to refinish your current flywheel, but upon putting it back in you have to have it aligned correctly. If you do not have a repair manual telling you how to perform this, then it is not a shade tree operation, you should have it professionally done.

If you think experts are expensive, wait until you see what amatuers will cost you.

Answer 3

changing the flywheel is just 2 of difficulty but reach the flywheel is like 8-10 depend on your mechanic skill and how many tools you have for the job

once you reach the flywheel you only need to release 8 - 10 bolts and you are done

get the manual for more detailed info

Answer 4

if its a 4 wheel drive its kind of difficult the transmission and transfer case together weigh a bout 250 lbs if you have jacks and place to its ok
answer it this way you changed starter we can call that a
1 changing flywheel would be at least a 7-or 8

Answer 5

6.7234764 out of 10. Approximatley.