11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (M54)

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Special tools required:

11 4 180
11 9 260
11 9 265

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove exhaust system. Refer to 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (M54) .
Remove transmission. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - X3 (GS6-37BZ) or REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (A5S 360R/390R) .
Remove clutch (manual transmissions only). Refer to CLUTCH .

NOTE: Automatic transmissions only:

Secure flywheel with transmission screw (1) and special tools 11 9 260 and 11 9 265. Unfasten flywheel screws.

Fig 1: Unfastening Flywheel Screws

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Tightening torque: 11 22 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Manual transmissions only:

Secure flywheel with transmission screw (1) and special tools 11 9 260 and 11 9 265. Release flywheel screws with special tool 11 4 180.

Fig 2: Releasing Flywheel Screws

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Tightening torque: 11 22 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

Check dowel sleeves for damage and firm seating.

Assemble engine.