11 22 000 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (N63)

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Special tools required:

11 9 260

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove automatic transmission. See 24 00 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z) , 24 00 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP45Z) or 24 00 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP70Z) .

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

Fig 1: Securing Flywheel Using Special Tool 11 9 260

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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 Threads On Flywheel Screws Area In Crankshaft