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38. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection



Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection

Important: 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.
2. Inspect the engine flywheel for damage and cracks.
3. Inspect the engine flywheel ring gear for damaged teeth.
4. Replace the flywheel if any damage is found.