Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Flywheel: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
INSPECT
Inspect the flywheel (6375) for:
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Any (A) cracks.
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Worn (B) ring gear teeth.
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Chipped or cracked (C) ring gear teeth.
RUNOUT
Use Radial Runout Gauge 007-0056A or equivalent to inspect the flywheel clutch surface runout (A).
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Set the gauge on the flywheel clutch surface and turn the flywheel to measure runout.
Maximum runout: 0.13 mm (0.005 inch).
FINISH
The finish (B) of a resurfaced fly wheel should have a finish that is 4.0-1.3 micrometer (160-52 micro-inch).
DOWEL PINS
The major diameter of any dowel pin (C) must be below the flywheel surface.
BOLT CLEARANCE
Screw pressure plate bolts (D) into flywheel by hand.
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There should be no more than 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) clearance.
