11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (N54, N54T)

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 Special Tool 11 9 260 With Elongated Hole

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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 screws

Fig 2: Removing Flywheel Bolts Using 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 screws

Fig 3: Removing Flywheel Screws Using Tool

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Assemble engine.