Dual-mass flywheel or flywheel for automatic transmission 01J: Removing

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Transmission removed

WARNING:

Turning of the engine must only occur in direction of engine rotation (clockwise) at the crankshaft.

Turn crankshaft via center bolt of toothed belt gear in direction of engine rotation to TDC Cyl. 3 marking.

Fig 1: Identifying Notch Lines Up With Marking

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Notch -1- lines up with marking -2-

If installed, disconnect electrical harness connector at after-run coolant pump.
Unscrew sealing plug of TDC mark at cylinder block.

Fig 2: Threading T40026 Locking Pin Into Hole Of Removed Sealing Plug

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Thread T40026 locking pin into hole of removed sealing plug and tighten.

NOTE: Slightly turn crankshaft back and forth to do so.

Remove clutch pressure plate.

Refer to

30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
30 CLUTCH for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Remove damper unit: Refer to Damper unit, removing and installing .
Mark flywheel to engine.
Unbolt flywheel.