Workshop Manual

34.9 INSTALLATION OF RING GEAR

Install the ring gear as follows:

1. Support the ﬂywheel, ring gear side up, on a solid ﬂat surface.

BURNS

To avoid injury f rom bu rning , use lifting tools and

heat-resistant gloves when handling heated components.

NOTICE:

Do not, under any circumstances, heat the gear over 204°C

(399°F). Excessive heat may destroy the original heat treatment.

Heat treating “crayons” which are placed on the ring gear and

melt at a pre determined temperature, may be obtained from

most tool vendors. Use of these “crayons” will ensure again st

overheating the gear.

2. Rest the gear on a ﬂat metal surface. Heat the gear uniformly with an acetylene torch,

keeping the torch moving around the gear to avoid hot spots.

3. Use a pair of tongs to place the gear on the ﬂywheel with the chamfer, if any, facing the

same direction as on the gear just removed.

4. Tap the gear in place against the shoulder of the ﬂywheel. If the gear cannot be tapped into

place readily so that it is seated all the way around, remove it, and apply additional heat.

5. Once the ring gear is installed, install the ﬂywheel.

6. Install the transmission.

All information subject to change without notice.