F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
Flywheel Gear: Service and Repair
Flywheel Ring Gear
Removal
WARNING: This procedure should be carried out only by a correctly equipped and experienced acetylene torch operator. Use tongs or wear
welding gloves and safety goggles when handling hot components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. NOTICE: Do not heat the flywheel ring gear above 278°C (500°F). Use heat indicating crayons to prevent overheating.
NOTICE: Keep the torch moving to prevent hot spots.
NOTICE: Tap evenly around the ring gear to prevent binding.
Remove the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel.
1. Heat the entire flywheel ring gear evenly.
2. Using a brass drift and a hammer, drive the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel.
Installation
WARNING: This procedure should be carried out only by a correctly equipped and experienced acetylene torch operator. Use tongs or wear
welding gloves and safety goggles when handling hot components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
1. NOTICE: Do not heat the flywheel ring gear above 278°C (500°F). Use heat indicating crayons to prevent overheating.
NOTICE: Keep the torch moving to prevent hot spots.
Heat the entire flywheel ring gear evenly.
2. NOTICE: The bevel on the ring gear must face the rear of the flywheel.
NOTICE: Tap evenly around the ring gear to prevent binding.
Using a brass drift and a hammer, install the flywheel ring gear.
3. Install the flywheel.
