TM 5-4320-302-14
5-12. FLYWHEEL (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
REPAIR
WARNING
Severe burns, illness, or death may result if personnel fail
to handle diesel fuel oil properly. Observe the following
precautions:
Do not inhale vapor.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Do not use near open flame, sparks, or excessive heat.
Death or severe injury might result when compressed air is
used to blow dirt from skin or clothing. Air entering body
openings is extremely dangerous. Compressed air used for
cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). Use goggles or
face shield for eye protection. Do not direct airstream
against skin.
5. Flywheel and
Smooth out nicks or burrs. Remove rust or
carrier mount-
corrosion, then clean with VV-F-800 diesel
ing surfaces
fuel oil. Dry with compressed air.
CAUTION
Starter pinion damage may occur if chamfered side of re-
placement ring gear is not facing same direction as chamfer
on replaced gear. Note chamfered side of gear before
replacement.
NOTE
Only remove a ring gear if it is to be replaced.
6. Ring gear
To remove ring gear from flywheel, support fly-
Support flywheel
removal
wheel on a solid flat
crankshaft side
surface, position a
down.
drift punch on
upper edge of ring
gear, and lightly
tap punch while
moving it around
the gear.
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