GASKET 7N7448 - Caterpillar

Alignment of the Flywheel Face
Table 1
Required Tools
Part Number Part Name Qty
8T-5096 Dial Indicator Group 1
Illustration 1 g00295952
Position the magnetic base of the dial indicator group on the flange of the flywheel housing. Position the plunger of the dial indicator on the face of the flywheel. Refer to Illustration 1.
Set the dial indicator to read 0.
Turn the flywheel at intervals of 90 degrees and read the dial indicator. Note: During the check, keep the crankshaft pressed toward the front of the engine in order to remove any end clearance.
Calculate the difference between the lowest measurement and the highest measurement of the four locations. This difference must not be greater than 0.20 mm (0.008 inch), which is the maximum permissible alignment of the flywheel face. Flywheel Runout
Illustration 2 g00295954
Position the magnetic base of the dial indicator group on the flange of the flywheel housing. Position the plunger of the dial indicator on the inside diameter of the flywheel. Refer to Illustration 2.
Set the dial indicator to read 0.
Turn the flywheel at intervals of 90 degrees and read the dial indicator.
Calculate the difference between the lowest measurement and the highest measurement of the four locations. This difference must not be greater than 0.20 mm (0.008 inch), which is the maximum permissible flywheel runout.