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

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Special tools required:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove automatic transmission.
Remove manual transmission.
Remove clutch.

Automatic transmissions only:

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

Fig 1: Blocking Flywheel With Special Tools

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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 11 22 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Manual transmissions only:

Block flywheel (dual-mass) with special tools 11 9 260/11 9 262/ 119 263.

Fig 2: Removing Flywheel

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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 11 22 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .