Section 16 - Mounting Adaptations - Group 16 Flywheel Housing - Cleaning and Inspection for Reuse (16-03) M11 Page 16-7 Assembly Do not attempt to install the ring gear without using heat. Use an oven to heat the new ring gear for a minimum of one hour. Do not heat the ring gear for more than six hours. Temperature: 235°C [450°F] NOTE: Do not exceed the specified time or temperature. If an oven is not available, use a heating torch to heat the gear. Use a Tempilstik W crayon, or equivalent, to check the temperature of the gear. Temperature: 235°C [450°F] NOTE:
A more even temperature is obtained by placing the ring gear on a metal plate, then heating the bottom side of the plate with the torch. Do not exceed the specified temperature. Caution: Wear protective gloves when handling parts that have been heated to prevent personal injury. Install the ring gear on the flywheel before it cools. Allow the air to cool the gear. Do not use water or oil to reduce the cooling time. Flywheel Housing - Cleaning and Inspection for Reuse (16-03) Cleaning Warning: When using a steam cleaner, wear protective clothing and safety glasses or a face shield. Hot steam will cause serious personal injury. Use solvent or steam to clean the flywheel housing.
Dry with compressed air.