TM 5-4310-386-14
5-35. Flywheel and Clutch Carrier (Cont).
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Repair. (figure 5-53)
(1)
Remove flywheel and clutch carrier (para. a. above).
(2)
Inspect flywheel (1) and ring gear (2) and replace if teeth are worn, missing, or otherwise damaged.
(3)
Cut through ring gear (2) with hand chisel and remove.
(4)
Install ring gear (2) on flywheel (1) with beveled side of teeth facing away from flywheel.
(5)
Place ring gear (2) on flat metal surface.
CAUTION
Do not heat ring over 250°F (120°C) under any circumstances. Heating ring gear over 250°F
(120°C) may destroy the original heat treatment.
(6)
Heat ring (2) uniformly using torch. Move torch completely around ring gear to avoid hot spots. Use heat
indicating compound to determine temperature or ring gear.
(7)
Use tongs to place ring gear (2) on flywheel (1).
(8)
Tap the ring gear (2) in plate against the shoulder on the flywheel (1).
NOTE
If ring gear can not be readily tapped into place, remove it and apply more heat, observing the
above caution.
(9)
Install flywheel and clutch carrier (para. a. above).
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