Drive Plate and Ring Gear Inspection for Engine Overhaul Manual v8 40 46
ENGINE
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OVERHAUL
Later engines with modified ’one-piece’ starter
ring gear
1. Remove 4 bolts securing drive plate clamp
ring, remove clamp ring.
2. Remove drive plate.
3. Remove 6 Allen bolts securing starter ring gear
to crankshaft, remove ring gear.
Drive plate and ring gear - inspection
1. Inspect drive plate for cracks and distortion.
2. Renew drive plate if necessary.
3. Inspect ring gear for worn, chipped and broken
teeth.
4. Renew ring gear assembly if necessary.