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Vehicle used for this activity:

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Task Inspect flywheel housing(s) to transmission housing/engine mating surface(s) and measure Time off
flywheel housing face and bore runout; determine needed action. NATEF 2A12
Time on
CDX Tasksheet Number: H125

1. Upon removal of the transmission, check the transmission housing for cracks, imperfections or
Total time
elongation of the bolt holes.
a. Record your findings: ______________________________

2. Check the flywheel housing mating surface for cracks and imperfections.
a. Record your findings: _______________________________

3. Check the flywheel housing transmission mounting holes for stripped threads (run a thread
chaser in the holes to ensure they are clean).
a. Record your findings: ________________________________

4. Check the engine flywheel housing opening using a dial indicator.

a. Connect a dial indicator base to the crankshaft flange.

b. Connect the dial indicator pointer to the inside of the flywheel housing mating surface.

c. Zero out the dial on the indicator.

d. Rotate the crankshaft by using a ratchet and a socket on the vibration damper.

e. Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees to get a run out reading.

f. Record the reading in a few points along the way.

Reading # 1: _____________
Reading # 2: _____________
Reading # 3: _____________
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Reading # 4: _____________

g. Record manufacturer specification: ___________________

h. Check the specification and compare to the manufacturer specification.

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 5. Discuss the findings with your instructor.


Note: It is important to maintain perfect alignment between the transmission and the engine
flywheel housing. This will ensure the clutch assembly and transmission bearings will operate
smoothly and are in perfect alignment.

Performance Rating
CDX Tasksheet Number: H125

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