Flywheel: Testing and Inspection

NOTE: Clean all parts, being sure to remove all gasket fragments, dirt and oil. Be careful not to damage the joints or friction surfaces of aluminum alloy components.

1. Inspect flywheel for cracks, heat check or other damage.
2. Flywheel may be polished with fine grade (400 grit) sandpaper to remove scratches or groves.

FLYWHEEL
INSPECTION

Note: Minor scoring or burning should be removed with emery paper.

1. Inspect the contact surface of the clutch disc for scoring, cracks, and burning. Repair or replace as necessary.
2. Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage. If necessary, replace the ring gear.
3. If it is necessary to remove more than 1.143mm (0.045 in) of stock from the original thickness, replace the flywheel.






4. Measure the flywheel runout with a dial indicator. Replace the flywheel if runout is excessive.
Runout: 0.l3mm (0.005 in) max.