TM 9-4940-568-34
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5-11. FLYWHEEL RING/GEAR AND FLYWHEEL HOUSING REPLACEMENT (CONT).
g.
Flywheel Housing Face Alignment Check.
NOTE
Perform Steps (1) through (5)
only if installing a new flywheel
housing.
The dial indicator tip must not
enter the screw holes or the
gauge will be damaged.
(1)
Install the dial indicator as shown.
NOTE
The extension bar for dial
indicator must be rigid for an
accurate reading. It must not sag.
Position dial indicator at the 12
o’clock position. Adjust dial
indicator until the needle points
to zero.
(2)
Slowly rotate crankshaft. Record readings
at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 9 o’clock
positions.
NOTE
The crankshaft must be pushed
toward the front of the engine to
remove the crankshaft end
clearance each time a position is
measured.
(3)
Continue to rotate crankshaft until indicator
is at the 12 o’clock position. Check the
indicator to make sure the needle points to
zero. If it does not, the readings will be
incorrect.
