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Flywheel Ring Gear: Removal

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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.
  1. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 4.2L article, ENGINE - 4.6L (2V) article or ENGINE - 5.4L (3V) article.
    2. CAUTION: Tap the flywheel ring gear evenly to prevent binding.
  2. 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.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Ring Gear
    GF0003840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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