Installing the flywheel

• Clean all the threads (1  ) of the crankshaft with a screw tap M12.
• Blow out all threads (1  ) with compressed air.

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• Position the flywheel on the crankshaft.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Replace microencapsulated screws.
  The screw lining must be completed within 15 minutes, as the hardening begins after this time period.
  Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
  Fig 1: Flywheel Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Replace screws (1  ) to (9  ).

  Parts:  Screws

• Turn the screws in the order (1  ) to (9  ) until hand-tight.
• Position special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260)  at the flywheel.
• Tighten the transmission bolt (1  ).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Standard screw connection M10
  M10	Tightening torque	38 Nm

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• Tighten the screws in the sequence (1  ) to (9  ) with snug torque.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Flywheel to crankshaft
  M12x1.5 Replace screws.	Joining torque	45 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

  Fig 2: Flywheel Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Tighten the screws in the sequence (1  ) to (9  ) with angle of rotation.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Flywheel to crankshaft
  M12x1.5 Replace screws.	Joining torque	45 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

• Release the transmission bolt (1  ) and push the special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260)  back in arrow direction.
• Remove the special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260  ).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) (GA8HP95Z) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 7 TO 12 .
• Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 6 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE TRANSFER BOX OIL (ACTIVE TORQUE CONTROL 13-1) .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
• Refer to SCREW THE TRANSMISSION BEARING SUPPORT TIGHT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to CONNECTING TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE EXHAUST TAILPIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM ON THE REAR BUMPER PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING TOP RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE PORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING FANFARE HORN, RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FANFARE ON THE LEFT SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH HEADLIGHTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING BUMPER COVER, FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
• Refer to ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .