F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
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. Remove the flywheel ring gear from the 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.
CAUTION:
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Do not heat the nywhee1 ring gear beyond 278° C (500° F). Use heat indicating crayons to prevent over heating.
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Tap the flywheel ring gear evenly to prevent binding.
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. Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear.
CAUTION:
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Do not heat the flywheel ring gear beyond 278° C (500° F). Use heat indicating crayons to prevent over heating.
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Keep the torch moving to prevent hot spots.
2. Install the flywheel ring gear.
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The bevel on the flywheel ring gear must face the rear of the flywheel.
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Use a brass drift.
3. Install the flywheel.
