Clean the flywheel in solvent.
Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.
Dry the flywheel with compressed air.Inspect the flywheel for the following:Damaged ring gear teethStress cracks around theflywheel-to-crankshaft bolt holelocationsWeight saving holesSteering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement Tie Rods and Linkage
Removal ProcedureRemove 1-steering gear boot. Refer toSteering Gear Boot Replacement.Turn the steering wheel in order to position the steeringgear rack so that only 2 rack teeth and the flat surface of therack are visible outside the steering gear housing.If equipped with a hydraulic power steering ...