Title: Inspect the flywheel and starter ring gear.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Drive Train: Servicing the Clutch

Inspection should include

- measuring the flywheel face and pilot bore runout with a micrometer
- determining the flywheel wear condition
- checking for damaged ring gear teeth
- determining any needed action.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the allowable wear of a flywheel?
- How might a damaged ring gear affect the starting system?