Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
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Land Rover V8 Engine 3.5 3.9 4.223 · OVERHAUL
23 · General

Flywheel and starter ring gear - inspection

Make
Land Rover
Model
Engines V8 Engine 3.5 3.9 4.2
Section
Flywheel and starter ring gear - inspection
OVERHAULFlywheel and starter ring gear - inspection
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ENGINE

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OVERHAUL

FLYWHEEL AND STARTER RING GEAR

Flywheel - remove

1. Restrain flywheel and remove 6 bolts securing

flywheel.

2. Remove flywheel.

NOTE: Dowel located. On early engines,
balance weights were on engine side of
flywheel; replacement flywheels will have

balance weights on clutch side.

Flywheel and starter ring gear - inspection

1. Inspect flywheel face for cracks, scores and

overheating. The flywheel can be refaced
providing thickness does not go below
minimum.
Flywheel minimum thickness A = 39.93 mm
(1.6 in)

2. Inspect ring gear for worn, chipped and broken

teeth.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove
reluctor ring

3. Renew ring gear if necessary.

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