27. 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 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