2. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, remove the clutch basket (see Chapter 8). At the same time, check the condition of the clutch and replace worn parts if necessary.
3. Loosen the flywheel mounting bolts (or fluid couplings). To turn the flywheel, use a screwdriver by inserting it into the teeth of the ring gear.
Fig. 15.3 Assembly of the flywheel or drive clutch
4. Remove the flywheel.
5. Clean the flywheel from grease. Inspect the flywheel surface, the clutch drive disc, for cracks, rivet marks, burns and scoring. Light scoring can be removed with sandpaper. Place the flywheel on a flat surface and, using a metal ruler, check it for warping. Make sure there are no chips or cracks on the toothed rim.
6. Clean and inspect the flywheel and crankshaft mounting surfaces. If oil is leaking from the rear oil seal, replace it before installing the flywheel.
7. Before installing the flywheel, clean the threaded holes in the crankshaft and apply sealant to the bolt threads. Install the flywheel or fluid coupling on the guide pins and tighten the bolts by hand. Do not forget about the spacer washer on cars with an automatic transmission.
8. Prevent the flywheel from turning by inserting a screwdriver into the flywheel teeth. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown in Fig. 15.8 to the torque specified in the specification.
Fig. 15.8 Flywheel bolt tightening sequence
9. Assemble the unit in reverse order.
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