Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection

Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (7.0L)





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 flywheel in solvent.

Warning:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


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 (5)

The 3 locating pins are installed into the flywheel and spaced 120 degrees apart in order to ensure proper orientation of the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel during assembly.