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Inspection Procedure

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    Fig 1: Inspecting Engine Flywheel
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  1. Inspect the engine flywheel for the following conditions:
    • Stress cracks around the engine flywheel-to-torque converter mounting bolt hole locations (1) and/or engine flywheel-to-crankshaft (2, 4)
      • IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the engine flywheel plate. Install a new engine flywheel.
    • Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the engine flywheel (3)
    • Damaged or missing ring gear teeth (5)
  2. Replace the engine flywheel as necessary.
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