Flywheel Inspection

Flywheel Inspection

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

General Procedure

NOTICE: Do not clean the dual mass flywheel with any kind of fluid. Use a dry cloth only or damage to the dual mass flywheel may occur.

NOTICE: Do not clean the gap between the primary and secondary mass. Only clean the bolt connection surface and the clutch surface or damage to the flywheel may occur.

1. Check the transmission fluid level and fill to the correct level as necessary.

2. With the engine operating at idle and the transaxle in NEUTRAL, listen and check for unacceptable noise. Determine if any unacceptable noise is reduced when the clutch pedal is pressed.

3. Inspect the flexplate for:

1. any cracks.

2. worn ring gear teeth.

3. chipped or cracked ring gear teeth.