Flywheel: Testing and Inspection

FLYWHEEL INSPECTION [A26M-R]

CAUTION:
1 Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
2 Do not rework the dual-mass flywheel if it is distorted.
3 Do not clean the dual-mass flywheel with any kind of fluid. Clean the dual-mass flywheel with a dry cloth only.
4 Do not clean the gap between the primary and secondary mass. Only clean the bolt connection surface and the clutch surface.

1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

b. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

c. Remove the PCM cover No.1. Service and Repair

d. Disconnect the PCM connector. Service and Repair

e. Remove the battery tray and PCM component. Removal and Replacement

f. Remove the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

g. Remove the charge air cooler cover. Service and Repair

h. Remove the charge air cooler. Service and Repair

i. Remove the fuel pump resistor. Service and Repair

j. Remove the front tires. Service and Repair

k. Remove the splash shield. Splash Shield Removal/Installation

l. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

m. Remove the WU-TWC bracket. Service and Repair

n. Remove the starter. Removal and Replacement

o. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. Service and Repair

p. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. Transaxle Oil Replacement

q. Remove the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation

r. Remove the clutch cover and clutch disc. Service and Repair

2. Inspect the dual-mass flywheel runout.






- If it is more than the maximum specification, replace the dual-mass flywheel. Service and Repair

Flywheel maximum runout
- 1.5 mm {0.059 in}

3. Remove the dual-mass flywheel. Service and Repair

4. Visually inspect the ring gear on the dual-mass flywheel.






- If there is any damage, replace the dual-mass flywheel. Service and Repair

5. Inspect the dual-mass flywheel.

- Cracks
- Worn ring gear teeth
- Chipped or cracked ring gear teeth
- Surface that contacts the clutch disc for scratches, nicks, and discoloration.

- If there is any malfunction, correct slight scratches and discoloration using sandpaper.






6. Visually inspect the secondary mass.

- If there is any damage, replace the dual-mass flywheel.

7. Inspect the welded area of the dual-mass flywheel for grease leakage.






- If there is grease leakage, replace the dual-mass flywheel. Service and Repair

8. Inspect for locating dowels touching the primary mass of the dual-mass flywheel.






CAUTION:
- Make sure that the three locating dowels are installed.

- If the locating dowels are touching the primary mass of the dual-mass flywheel, replace the dual-mass flywheel with a new one.

9. Verify that the center of the dual-mass flywheel does not move.
a. Rotate the dual-mass flywheel or attempt to move it up and down, and left and right to verify that the center of the dual-mass flywheel does not move.






- If there is any movement as indicated by the arrows in the figure, replace the dual-mass flywheel with a new one. Service and Repair

10. Verify that the secondary mass rotates by 15 teeth or more.






- If it rotates by 15 teeth or more, replace the dual-mass flywheel.

11. Inspect the dual-mass flywheel for the amount of guide pin projection.






- If not within the specification, replace the dual-mass flywheel.

12. Rotate the secondary mass left and right and verify that it rotates within a range of three teeth without resistance.






- If there is any malfunction, replace the dual-mass flywheel.