Overview - Cylinder Block, Transmission Side

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cylinder Block (Transmission Side)

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Flywheel
- Removing and installing. Refer to FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Only possible to install in one position - holes are offset -
Alignment Sleeve
Transmission Side Sealing Flange
- Always replace after removing
- With gasket
- Do not apply oil to the seal.
- Before installing, remove oil residue from crankshaft journal with a clean cloth.
- The guide sleeve may only be removed after the sealing flange has been slid onto the crankshaft journal.
- Removing and installing. Refer to SEALING FLANGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TRANSMISSION SIDE .
Cylinder Block
Bolt
- Tightening specifications and sequence
  - With 6 bolts. Refer to Fig 2.
  - With 8 bolts. Refer to Fig 3.
Intermediate Plate
- The illustration does not show the version in the vehicle.
- Be careful not to damage or bend when installing
- Installing. Refer to Fig 4.
Alignment Sleeve
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- 60 Nm + 90°

Fig 2: Transmission Side Sealing Flange - Tightening Sequence (With 6 Bolts)

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-- Tighten the new bolts in steps in the sequence shown:

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 to 6-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 6-	9 Nm

TIP:

Only six bolts are installed, two bolt openings remain open.

Fig 3: Transmission Side Sealing Flange - Tightening Sequence (With 8 Bolts)

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-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specifications
1.	-1 to 8-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 8-	9 Nm

Fig 4: Installing Intermediate Plate

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-- Hang the intermediate plate on the sealing flange -arrow upper - and slide it on the alignment sleeves -arrows lower -.