Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

22. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect





1. Clean the flywheel in solvent.

Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

2. Dry the flywheel with compressed air.





3. Inspect the manual transmission flywheel for the following:
^ Damaged ring gear teeth.
^ 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.
^ A scored, grooved or damaged friction surface.