Flywheel and starter ring gear

87. Position engine RH mounting assembly.
88. Lower engine on jack and align engine mounting assembly.
89. Fit 3 bolts securing engine mounting to engine and tighten to 85 Nm.
90. Fit restraint bar to engine mounting, fit and tighten nuts to 45 Nm.
91. Align tie bar to body bracket, fit through bolt and tighten to 90 Nm.
92. Tighten bolt securing tie bar to engine mounting to 90 Nm.
93. Fit drive belt. See MAINTENANCE.
94. Fit exhaust manifold. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
95. Fit LH under belly panel. See BODY, Repairs.
96. Refill cooling system. See MAINTENANCE.
97. Fit air cleaner. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - EDC, Repairs.
98. Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary. See MAINTENANCE.
99. Start engine and check for leaks.

NOTE: If tappet noise is evident, run engine for 20 minutes at 2000 to 2500 rev/min. Do not exceed 3000 rev/min until noise ceases.

100. Stop engine and allow to cool; top-up coolant level if necessary. See MAINTENANCE.

FLYWHEEL AND STARTER RING GEAR

Service repair no - Flywheel - 12.53.07 Starter ring gear - 12.53.19

Remove

1. Remove clutch assembly. See CLUTCH, Repairs.

2. Insert timing pin 18G 1523 through hole in gearbox mounting plate, hold pin in contact with flywheel.
3. Using assistance, rotate crankshaft clockwise until timing pin 18G 1523 can be felt to enter hole in flywheel.

CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gear, gear bolt or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.

4. Remove bolt securing CKP sensor to gearbox mounting plate, remove sensor.
5. Remove and discard 6 bolts securing flywheel to crankshaft.
6. Remove flywheel locking pin 18G 1523. .
7. Remove flywheel from crankshaft.

Starter Ring Gear

8. Inspect starter ring gear and, if damaged, renew ring gear. See OVERHAUL MANUAL