Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Rear Oil Seal and Flywheel Inspection
Reference: Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation

Rear Oil Seal
Carefully inspect oil seal for wear or damage. If lip portion is worn or damaged, replace oil seal.





Flywheel
^ If ring gear is damaged, cracked or worn, replace flywheel.
^ If the surface contacting clutch disc is damaged or excessively worn, replace flywheel.
^ Check flywheel for face runout with a dial gauge. If runout exceeds its limit, replace flywheel.