Engine Overhaul Manual v8 4.0 4.6
ENGINE
OVERHAUL
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Flywheel and starter ring gear - inspection
1. Inspect flywheel face for cracks, scores and
overheating. The flywheel can be refaced on
the clutch face providing thickness does not go
below minimum.
Flywheel minimum thickness A = 40.45 mm
(1.6 in)
2. Inspect starter ring gear for worn, chipped and
broken teeth.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove
reluctor ring.
3. Renew starter ring gear if necessary.
Starter ring gear - renew
1. Drill a 6 mm (0.250 in) diameter hole at root of
2 teeth.
CAUTION: Do not allow drill to enter
flywheel.
2. Secure flywheel in soft jawed vice.
3. Split ring gear using a cold chisel.
WARNING: Wear safety goggles and take
precautions against flying fragments when
splitting ring gear.
4. Remove flywheel from vice, remove old ring
gear, and place flywheel, clutch side down, on
a flat surface.