Flywheel Ring Gear - Replacement (16-02) Section 16 - Mounting Adaptations - Group 16 M11 Page 16-6 Visually inspect the flywheel ring gear for chipped, cracked or broken teeth. If the ring gear teeth are damaged, the ring gear must be replaced. Refer to Flywheel Ring Gear - Replacement (16-02). Assembly Use a new pilot bearing when installing a new or rebuilt clutch. The pilot bearing must be installed flush with the pilot bore surface. Use a mandrel and hammer to install the pilot bearing. Flywheel Ring Gear - Replacement (16-02) Disassembly Caution: Do not use a cutting torch to heat the ring gear, the flywheel can be damaged.
Use a heating torch to heat the outside diameter of the ring gear. Use a blunt chisel and hammer to remove the ring gear from the flywheel. Inspection Visually inspect the flywheel outside diameter for dam- age at the ring gear location. Use 240 grit emery cloth to remove small nicks and burrs.