RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Flywheel: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
STANDARD FLYWHEEL
The standard (3) is a heavy plate bolted to the rear of the crankshaft (1). The flywheel incorporates the ring gear (2) around the outer circumference to
mesh with the starter to permit engine cranking. The rear face of the flywheel serves as the driving member to the clutch disc.
DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL
The Dual Mass Flywheel (1) is used on the Diesel engine with G56 transmission. The flywheel incorporates the ring gear around the outer circumference
to mesh with the starter to permit engine cranking. The primary flywheel side is bolted to an adapter plate which is bolted to the crankshaft. The
secondary flywheel side (2) serves as the driving member to the clutch disc. Internal springs (3) are used to dampen energy. The Dual Mass Flywheel is
serviced as an assembly only and should never be taken apart.
