Service manual

Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
SIE-ID = 195065
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in
Cautions and Notices.
1. Clean the engine flywheel (1 or 2) in cleaning
solvent.
2. Dry the engine flywheel with compressed air.
3. Inspect the engine flywheel, automatic
transmission, if equipped, for the following:
• Stress cracks around the engine
flywheel-to-torque converter bolt hole
locations (1)
• Missing balance weights
• Stress cracks around the engine
flywheel-to-crankshaft bolt hole
locations (2 or 3)
Important: Do not attempt to repair the welded areas
that retain the ring gear to the engine flywheel
plate. Always install a NEW engine flywheel.
• Welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the
engine flywheel for cracking (4)
• Damaged ring gear teeth (5)
4. Inspect the engine flywheel, manual transmission,
if equipped, for loose or improperly installed
flywheel weights, if applicable.
A properly installed flywheel weight should be
installed until flush or below flush with the face of
the engine flywheel.
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6-66 Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L Engine
2002 - Unit Repair (May 25, 2001)