11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (N54)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Enlarge special tool 11 9 260 with an elongated hole.

Enlarge elongated hole on special tool 11 9 260 to 8 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension Of Slot On Special Tool 11 9 260

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For vehicles with manual gearboxes:

Secure flywheel with special tool 11 9 260 .

Release flywheel bolts with special tool 11 4 180 /

Tightening torque 11 22 2AZ .

Installation note:

The flywheel is secured with a dowel pin.

Fit new flywheel bolts.

Fig 2: Releasing Flywheel Bolts With Special Tool (11 4 180)

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For vehicles with automatic transmissions:

Secure flywheel with special tool 11 9 260 .

Release flywheel screws with a suitable tool (1).

Tightening torque 11 22 1AZ .

Installation note:

The flywheel is secured with a dowel pin.

Fit new flywheel bolts.

Fig 3: Securing Flywheel Using Special Tool 11 9 260

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Assemble engine.