"step" in flywheel

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From thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/229052-95-4runner-difficulty-shifting.html
KLF said:
When the clutch was replaced, did you (they) resurface the flywheel? And if so, are you sure they re-machined the "step" in the edge of the flywheel? This is very important.
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I'm wondering about this step. Is it present on the flywheels for '94 22REs with W56 transmissions? What is it like and where is it on the surface so I can make sure my flywheel is resurfaced properly when I have it done?
 
I believe it's about a 0.015-0.020" step. It will be apparent as soon as you see it. The machinist will have to pull the 3 dowel pins out, machine it, then pop the dowels back in.
 
KLF said:
I believe it's about a 0.015-0.020" step. It will be apparent as soon as you see it. The machinist will have to pull the 3 dowel pins out, machine it, then pop the dowels back in.
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Exactly. And don't skip this step - it's important. Will cost another $10-20, but big deal.
 
May not matter much, but might as well have them balance the flywheel while it's in their hands.
 
Interesting, 2 of the 6 auto machine shops I've called have told me to just buy an aftermarket flywheel rather than having the old one ground. It is interesting that they are also the two that I had recommendations for because of the quality of their work. Note, neither shop sells them.
 
Bogo said:
Interesting, 2 of the 6 auto machine shops I've called have told me to just buy an aftermarket flywheel rather than having the old one ground. It is interesting that they are also the two that I had recommendations for because of the quality of their work. Note, neither shop sells them.
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I had bought a reman from Toyota a few years ago. Gave em the old one for a core.
Don't remember what it cost
 
2ndGenToyotaFan said:
Toys chew up aftermarket parts and spit them out...
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All a matter of perspective. Domestic truck owners are used to replacing stuff often. We are not, so it's not a matter of our trucks eatting up the parts, it's just the nature of aftermarket. In a Ford, it's acceptable for it to fail quickly. In a Toyota, it's not.
 
Why make this so dang hard? Pull it off and take it in. Somebody in your town must have the intelligence to resurface a flywheel. The step is not uncommon. Should not cost you more than $60. Cost me $75 to have my 2F surfaced and balanced.
 
pappy said:
Why make this so dang hard? Pull it off and take it in. Somebody in your town must have the intelligence to resurface a flywheel. The step is not uncommon. Should not cost you more than $60. Cost me $75 to have my 2F surfaced and balanced.
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I need to go to a neighboring county to get to an auto machine shop and the rep of that machine shop isn't good. Also I really didn't like his comment "Steps aren't needed, we just machine them flat.". The ones that I have good recommendations for are about 60 and 110 miles away. I'm sure there are other good ones closer, but I don't know who or where.
 
OK, I understand. I guess I'm just spoiled living in the city.
 
Bogo said:
I need to go to a neighboring county to get to an auto machine shop and the rep of that machine shop isn't good. Also I really didn't like his comment "Steps aren't needed, we just machine them flat.". The ones that I have good recommendations for are about 60 and 110 miles away. I'm sure there are other good ones closer, but I don't know who or where.
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The "step" in the Toyota flywheel is ABSOLUTELY needed. The clutch won't work right without it.
 
pappy said:
May not matter much, but might as well have them balance the flywheel while it's in their hands.
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2ndGenToyotaFan said:
$60!!!!! I paid $25 for my resurface last year.... I guess I'm just spoiled living in the sticks! :cheers:
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The balancing was extra. Plus, it was a 2F flywheel, not a 22re. HUGH difference. They did kick the price up after they realized it was stepped.
 
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