11 22 510 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (transmission removed - N63)

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Special tools required:

11 9 260

Secure flywheel (1) with special tool 11 9 260 .

Fig 1: Securing Flywheel Using Special Tool (11 9 260)

G08475300

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Automatic transmission

Release flywheel screws in area (1).

Remove flywheel (2).

Installation note:

Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.

Flywheel (2) is secured with an alignment pin.

Fit flywheel (2).

Fit new flywheel bolts.

Tightening torque 11 22 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel And Screws Area

G08475301

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Manual gearbox

Release flywheel screws in area (1).

Remove flywheel (2).

Installation note:

Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.

Flywheel (2) is secured with an alignment pin.

Fit flywheel (2).

Fit new flywheel bolts.

Tightening torque 11 22 2AZ .