Flywheel and Ring Gear - Remove and Install
Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the main hydraulic pump and the pump drive coupling. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Main Hydraulic Pump - Remove".
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Required Tools     | |||
Tool     | Part Number     | Part Description     | Qty     |
A     | 138-7575     | Link Bracket     | 1     |
- Fasten Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to flywheel (3) .
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Illustration 1 | g00372252 |
- Remove bolts (2) .
- Remove flywheel (3). The weight of flywheel (3) is approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
Note: Dowel pin hole (1) is slightly offset. The offset dowel pin hole ensures correct installation.
Installation Procedure
- Check the condition of the two dowels. If the dowels are damaged, use new parts for replacement.
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Illustration 2 | g00372252 |
- Fasten Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device onto flywheel (3). The weight of flywheel (3) is approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
- Align the dowel with dowel pin hole (1) and install flywheel (3) .
- Install bolts (2). Tighten bolts (2) to a torque of 83 ± 5 N·m (61 ± 4 lb ft).
End By: Install the main hydraulic pump and the pump drive coupling. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Main Hydraulic Pump - Install".
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