Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998)
Flex Plate: Testing and Inspection
1. Inspect the flywheel 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.
2. Use Radial Runout Gauge to inspect the flywheel ring gear runout.
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Set the gauge on the flywheel ring gear surface and turn the flywheel to measure runout.