FLEXPLATE, FLYWHEEL, FLYWHEEL HOUSING, AND REAR COVER CLEANING AND INSPECTION

TM 9-2815-225-34&P · Work Package 0017 00

1. For general parts cleaning information, refer to CLEANING, WP 0051 00.

2. For general parts inspection information, refer to INSPECTION, WP 0051 00.

NOTE Replace any part that does not pass visual inspection or that is outside specified wear limits. Perform steps 3 and 4 for Big Cam I only.

3. Inspect flywheel (5) and spacer gear (4) for cracks, damaged teeth, and stripped or elongated bolt holes. Repair any stripped holes.

4. Using magnetic crack detector, inspect flywheel (5) for cracks. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Replace flywheel (5) or spacer gear (4) if damaged.

NOTE Perform steps 5 and 6 for Big Cam III only.

5. Inspect flexplates (8), flywheel (7), retaining plate (9), and washer bearing (6) for cracks, damaged teeth, and stripped or elongated bolt holes. Repair any stripped holes.

6. Using magnetic crack detector, inspect flexplates (8) and flywheel (7) for cracks. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Replace flexplate (7) if damaged.

7. Inspect mounting surface of cylinder block (1) for cracks and stripped or elongated bolt holes. Repair any stripped holes.

8. Inspect rear cover (2) and flywheel housing (3) for cracks and stripped or elongated bolt holes. Repair any stripped holes.

9. Inspect dowel pins (10) for cracks and bends.

10. For flexplates (8), flywheel (5), flywheel housing (3), and rear cover (2) installation, refer to WP 0042 00.

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Figure 1. Flexplate, Flywheel, Flywheel Housing, and Rear Cover Cleaning and Inspection.
Figure 1. Flexplate, Flywheel, Flywheel Housing, and Rear Cover Cleaning and Inspection.
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