11 22 000 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (N62/N62TU)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

11 4 180
11 9 260
11 9 262
11 9 263
11 9 264

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove automatic transmission. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Remove manual transmission. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , and/or REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Remove clutch. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .

Automatic Transmissions Only:

Block flywheel (1) with special tools 11 9 260 / 11 9 263 / 11 9 264.

Unfasten flywheel screws.

Remove flywheel (1).

Installation:

Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.

Flywheel (1) is secured with an alignment pin.

Fit flywheel (1).

Fit new flywheel screws.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Fig 1: Securing Flywheel With Special Tools (Automatic Transmission)

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Manual Transmissions Only:

Block flywheel (dual-mass) with special tools 11 9 260 / 11 9 262 / 11 9 263.

Release flywheel screws with special tool 11 4 180.

Installation:

Flywheel (1) is secured with an alignment pin.

IMPORTANT: Do not use screw locking varnish.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Fig 2: Securing Flywheel (Dual-Mass) With Special Tools (Automatic Transmission)

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