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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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Figure 245 — Connecting Rod Side Clearance Check
9. The clearance must be within specification
listed under Fits and Limits in the
SPECIFICATIONS section. If not, recheck
for proper cap and rod alignment.
Flywheel Housing Installation
[211 HD]
Production phase-in of a redesigned die-cast
aluminum housing began approximately mid-
November 1998. The noticeable design
differences of the new die-cast aluminum housing
compared with the permanent mold cast
aluminum housing include a smaller diameter
starter drive gear mounting housing with two
large strengthening ribs along the top, and other
structural ribs around the housing.
INSPECTION
Inspect the flywheel housing machined surfaces,
capscrews, holes and dowel locations for cracks
or wear. Replace if cracks are evident.
Before installing the flywheel housing, examine
the crankshaft flange for any cracks, surface
damage or presence of foreign particles. This
type of damage could ruin the sealing capabilities
of the new seal and lead to oil leakage.
DOWEL PINS
A combination of round- and blade-style locating
dowel pins are used to install the front cover and
flywheel housing. A blade-style pin is used for the
flywheel. When installing the blade-style pins,
make sure the blade is properly positioned:
Vertically (pointing up and down) — for the
front cover and flywheel housing
Parallel to crankshaft center line — for the
flywheel
1. Crankshaft Journal
2. Rod Bearing Cap
3. Thickness Gauge
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