Remove flywheel (automatic transmission)

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WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT) .

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight .
Injury hazard!

Note component's center of gravity.
Support component using a jack.
Secure component against falling off the jack.

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health .
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CONNECTING COOLANT LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT COOLANT RADIATOR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK .
Refer to WITH RIGHT INSTALLATION: DETACHING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING PLUG CONNECTIONS FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING RUBBER MOUNT FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING PURGE AIR LINE .
Refer to RELEASING ATTACHMENTS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to DETACHING AND REMOVING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN GA8G45) .

CAUTION: Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Position special tool 0 496 171 (11 9 811) with a standard 5 mm thick washer between the crankcase and the flywheel.
The 5 mm thick washer must be installed between the crankcase and the special tool 0 496 171 (11 9 811) .
Fix the special tool 0 494 793 (11 9 265) with the transmission bolt (1) .
Protect the flywheel from falling.

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Unscrew flywheel bolts (1) to (8) .
Guide out the flywheel and remove.

Fig 1: Flywheel Bolts Loosening Sequence
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
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Feed out the pulse wheel (1) and remove.
Protect the pulse wheel (1) in a plastic bag from shavings.
The pulse wheel (1) is magnetic, place the pulse wheel (1) in the correct position.