Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
Flywheel Gear: Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING: THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROPERLY EQUIPPED AND EXPERIENCED
ACETYLENE TORCH OPERATOR. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, TONGS MUST BE USED OR ASBESTOS GLOVES WORN
WHEN HANDLING THE HEATED FLYWHEEL RING GEAR.
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. CAUTION: Tap the flywheel ring gear evenly to prevent binding.
Remove the (A) flywheel ring gear from the (B) flywheel.
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Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear and use a brass drift to drive the flywheel ring gear off the flywheel.
Installation
WARNING: THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROPERLY EQUIPPED AND EXPERIENCED
ACETYLENE TORCH OPERATOR. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, TONGS MUST BE USED OR ASBESTOS GLOVES WORN
WHEN HANDLING THE HEATED FLYWHEEL RING GEAR.
1. CAUTION: Do not heat the flywheel ring gear beyond 278°C (500°F). Use heat indicating crayons to prevent overheating. Keep the torch
moving to prevent hot spots.
Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear.
2. Install the flywheel ring gear.
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The bevel on the (A) flywheel ring gear must face the rear of the (B) flywheel.
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Use a brass drift to tap the flywheel ring gear into position.
3. Install the flywheel.
