Dual Mass Flywheel, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Flywheel Retainer3067

Removal

Proceed as follows:

The transmission is removed.

-- Mark dual mass flywheel position to crankshaft for reinstallation.

Fig 1: Identifying Dual-Mass Flywheel & Bolts

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying dual mass flywheel.

Remove bolts -B- by hand, not with and air-powered or impact wrench.
When Removal bolts, ensure bolt head does not come in contact with dual mass flywheel.
Rotate dual mass flywheel -A- so bolts -B- are centered to holes -arrows-.

-- Insert Flywheel Retainer3067 to loosen dual mass flywheel bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Counter Hold 3067 To Loosen Drive Plate Bolts

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-- Loosen and remove the dual mass flywheel bolts in a diagonal sequence.

Installation

Tightening specification, refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL, OVERVIEW .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the bolts which are being tightened with an additional turn.

-- Use Flywheel Retainer3067 to tighten dual mass flywheel bolts.