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34. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection



Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection




1. Clean the flywheel in solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution.

2. Dry the flywheel with compressed air.
3. Inspect the flywheel for the following conditions:

* Pitted surface (1)
* Grooved or scored surface (2)
* Rusted surface (3)
* Damaged ring gear teeth (4)
* Loose or improperly positioned ring gear
The ring gear has an interference fit onto the flywheel and should be positioned completely against the flange of the flywheel.
* Missing, bent, or damaged pressure plate locating pins
The 2 locating pins are installed into the flywheel and spaced 170 degrees apart to ensure proper orientation of the clutch pressure plate to the engine flywheel during assembly.