Ninety-Eight FWD V6-181 3.0L (1985)
Flywheel Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Starter/Flywheel - Gear Clash or Milling
SUBJECT
STARTER/FLYWHEEL GEAR CLASH OR
"MILLING"
ALL 1982-86 OLDSMOBILE VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V-6 ENGINES (VIN
MODELS/YEARS
CODES E AND L) AND 3.8L V-6 ENGINES
(VIN CODES A, B, AND 3)
NUMBER:
86-T-24A
DATE:
January 23, 1987
SECTION:
6D
This bulletin supersedes Dealer Technical Bulletin 86-T-24 which should be discarded.
If a condition of gear clash or a grinding noise during engine cranking is received and verified, the vehicle starter and flywheel system should be checked
and repaired using the following steps:
1.
Check for loose starter mounting bolts. If they are loose, inspect bolts and holes for any damage and replace as required. Continue with the
following steps if looseness was severe, or if no bolts were found loose.
2.
The flywheel should then be inspected the full 360 degrees, and the following actions taken, depending upon the inspection results:
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No flywheel damage A. Inspect starter pinion for damage. If any, replace with new clutch assembly, part no. 10498407, and
B.
Clean and lube shaft underneath assembly with silicone grease, GE part no. CG 321, Dow Corning DC 33 (med.), or equivalent. (DO NO
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Light damage for 6 C. Clean and lube the starter shaft as in step 2B above. inches or more Usually this indicates attempts to start the engine
continuously, and
while it is running. If this is the case, the customer
only on tooth tips:
should be informed of the cause.
Also 2E may be needed, if other damage is apparent.
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Heavy tip damage as D. Replace the flywheel per service manual, and described above, or localized gouging on E.
Replace the clutch assembly with part no. 10498407,
the sides of the teeth,
for FWD cars only. Rear wheel drive cars use clutch
regardless of severity.
assembly part no. 1875687.
F.
Clean and lube the starter as in step 2B.
