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Inspection and Repair

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  1. Inspect the flywheel for the following:
    • Missing or damaged clutch plate pins (1)
    • Excessive wear to the ring gear teeth (2)
    • Broken damper springs (3)
    • Loose rivets (4)
    • Clutch surface for cracking, hot spots, grooved, or excessive wear (5)
  2. Fig 1: View Of Engine Flywheel Damage
    GM688120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Replace the flywheel if any of the conditions are found.
  4. Replace the ring gear on the flywheel if teeth are worn or damaged.
  5. Use the following steps in order to replace the ring gear on the flywheel:
    1. Heat the ring gear evenly with a torch. Do not overheat.
    2. Using a hammer and punch remove the ring gear.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Engine Flywheel & Ring Gear
    GM698327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.