Cleaning
Use a wire brush to clean the crankshaft pilot bore.
Steam clean or use a solvent, and dry with compressed air.
Inspection
Visually inspect for nicks or burrs.
Use a fine crocus cloth to remove small nicks and burrs.
Use crack detection kit, Part No. 3375432, to check for cracks in the flywheel. Follow the instructions provided
with the kit.
Inspect the flywheel ring gear teeth for cracks and chips.
NOTE: If the ring gear teeth are cracked or broken, the ring gear must be replaced.