Flywheel Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the flywheel. If there is evidence of the following, install a new flywheel.
1. Cracks.
2. Worn ring gear teeth.
3. Chipped or cracked ring gear teeth.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel For Inspection
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.