For 1990-2009 cars only
- Clean the flywheel in solvent.
- Dry the flywheel with compressed air.
- Inspect the flywheel for the following conditions:
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
| • | Damaged ring gear teeth |
| • | Stress cracks around the flywheel-to-crankshaft bolt hole locations |
| Important: Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the flywheel plate. Install a new flywheel. |
| • | Welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the flywheel for cracking |
