Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (Manual Transmission)

Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (Manual Transmission)

Cleaning Procedure

Note: In order to maintain the proper component balance, contact surface taper and heat transfer, manual transmission flywheels are NOT to be machined.

1. Clean the engine flywheel in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

2. Dry the engine flywheel with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure




1. Inspect the manual transmission engine flywheel for the following conditions:

* Missing and/or damaged alignment pins (1)
* Damaged threaded holes (2)
* Pitted surface (3)
* Scoring or grooves (4)
* Rust or other surface damaged (5)
* Damaged ring gear teeth (6)
* Loose or improperly positioned ring gear
The ring gear has an interference fit onto the engine flywheel and should be positioned completely against the flange of the engine flywheel (7).

2. Replace the engine flywheel as necessary.