Flywheel: Testing and Inspection

FLYWHEEL

Common flywheel problems:

- Incorrect bolt tightening
- Mounting flywheel on dirty crankshaft flange
- Improper seating on crankshaft flange shoulder
- Heat warped
- Loose flywheel bolts

The flywheel should be replaced if warped or overheated. Do not machine flywheel to correct a warped or overheated condition.

Clean crankshaft flange and its mating surface on the flywheel before assembling. Dirt in this area could cause the flywheel to mis-align when installing.

Apply Mopar Lock AND Seal or equivalent to new flywheel bolts. Tighten flywheel bolts to specified torque. Over tightening bolts can distort flywheel.