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Flywheel Ring Gear: Removal

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WARNING: Carry out this procedure only if experienced with acetylene torches and equipped with the correct equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Remove the clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE .
  2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL .
    3. WARNING: Wear insulated gloves and use tongs when handling the hot flywheel and flywheel ring gear. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not heat the flywheel ring gear above 278°C (500°F). Use heat indicating crayons to prevent overheating.
    CAUTION: Keep the torch moving to prevent hot spots.
    CAUTION: Tap evenly around the ring gear to prevent binding.
  3. Remove the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel.
    1. Heat the entire flywheel ring gear evenly.
    2. Using a brass drift and a hammer, drive the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel.
      Fig 1: Removing Flywheel Ring Gear From Flywheel
      G04650358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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