For 1990-2009 cars only
- Clean the flywheel (1, 2) in solvent.
- Dry the flywheel (1) with compressed air.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning in the Preface section.
Note: In order to maintain the proper component balance, contact surface taper, and heat transfer, manual transmission flywheels are NOT to be machined.
Inspect the manual transmission flywheel for the following:
| • | Damaged ring gear teeth |
| • | Loose or improperly positioned ring gear |
| • | The ring gear has an interference fit onto the flywheel and should be positioned completely against the flange of the flywheel. |
| • | A scored, grooved or damaged friction surface |
