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

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRANSMISSION .
Remove CLUTCH (except Automatic and DKG).

Enlarge special tool 11 9 260 with an elongated hole.

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

Fig 1: Checking Special Tool (11 9 260) Elongated Hole Dimension

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: Removing Flywheel Bolts Using Special Tool (11 4 180)

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: Removing Flywheel Screws Using Suitable Tool

Assemble engine.