Ring Gear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
This procedure should be carried out only by a correctly equipped and experienced acetylene torch operator. To avoid personal injury, tongs must be used or insulated gloves worn when handling the heated flywheel ring gear.
- Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 4.2L .
- Remove the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel.
- Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear and use a brass drift to drive the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel.
CAUTION:
Tap the flywheel ring gear evenly to prevent binding.