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Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (Manual Transmission)

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  1. Clean the engine flywheel in solvent.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Dry the engine flywheel with compressed air.
  4. Fig 1: Flywheel Inspection Areas (Manual Transmission)
    GM188086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Inspect the manual transmission engine flywheel for the following conditions:
    • Pitted surface (1)
    • Scoring or grooves (2)
    • Rust or other surface damage (3)
    • Damaged ring gear teeth (4)
    • Loose or improperly positioned ring gear

      The ring gear has an interference fit onto the engine flywheel and should be positioned completely against the flange of the engine flywheel.