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This procedure is for the installation of
Flywheels, Flywheel Oil Seals and Flywheel O-Rings. If you have to replace a
Flywheel,
always replace the oil seal and
O-ring.
READ THE MANUAL FIRST!
You will need a FLAT surface to complete
this repair for your safety.
READ ALL OF
THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT. DO NOT
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER. THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Read our
Safety page
too.
We have available
for download the complete procedure on our
DOWNLOADS page
TOOLS NEEDED:
Flat Blade
screwdriver
8,10,13,17, 19 mm
wrench
8,10,13,17,19mm
socket 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive
1/2 or 3/8 drive
ratchet
Engine dolly (not
required but VERY helpful)
Floor Jack (4000
lbs. capacity)
2 jack stands
2 Wheel Chocks
Tire iron or "Tire
Star"
Clutch Alignment
tool or a pilot shaft
Flywheel lock
Torque wrench
260ft lbs or higher
A second person
(very helpful, but not required)
Parts needed:
Flywheel oil seal
Flywheel O-Ring
Procedure for installation
Pre-Lube the oil seal
and O-ring with new engine oil.
Install Oil Seal
Install O-ring
Mount the Flywheel
Tighten down the gland
nut
Torque the gland nut
using Torque Specifications
Use Steps 1 - 6
in the procedure listed on Clutch
Installation
Use the procedure listed
on Engine
Installation
YOU ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!
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