TM 5-3895-359-14&P
FLYWHEEL HOUSING
The flywheel housing (Fig. 1) is a one-piece casting,
When removing the flywheel housing
mounted against the rear cylinder block end plate, which
bolts, note the location of the
provides a cover for the gear train and the flywheel. It
various bolts and washers so they
also serves as a support for the starting motor and the
may be reinstalled in their proper
transmission.
location.
The crankshaft rear oil seal, which is pressed into the
5. To guide the flywheel housing until it clears the end
housing, may be removed or installed without removing
of the crankshaft, thread four pilot studs J 1927-01 into
the housing (Page 10-2-58).
the cylinder block (Fig. 2).
Remove Flywheel Housing
6. With the flywheel housing supported by a chain hoist
attached to the lifter bracket, strike the front face of the
1. Mount the engine on an overhaul stand as outlined
housing alternately on each side with a soft hammer to
on Page 10-2-4.
work it off the dowels and away from the cylinder block
rear end plate.
2. Remove the starting motor, oil pan, flywheel and any
accessories attached to the flywheel housing.
Inspection
3. Remove the two bolts securing the engine lifter
Clean the flywheel housing and inspect it for cracks or
bracket to the cylinder head. This will leave the lifter
any other damage.
bracket attached to the flywheel housing for
convenience in handling.
4. Remove the twelve attaching bolts inside of the
flywheel housing bell which attach the housing to the
idler gear hub, spacer and cylinder block. Remove the
twelve remaining bolts around the upper portion of the
housing and the. two bolts which go through the rear
end plate from the front and thread into the housing
Fig. 2. Removing or Installing Flywheel Housing
Fig. 1. Typical Flywheel Housing Mounting
NOTE
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