Install flywheel (automatic transmission)

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

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

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean all threads with a screw tap.

Clean all the screw threads (1) .

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Use set of special tools 2 285 058 .

Description
Twist drill
Thread cutter M12x1.5
Deep stop
Screw in tool

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Assemble tool set.

Number	Description
1	Tool holder
2	Thread cutter M12X1.5

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Mark the insertion depth (A) on the thread cutter (1) from the set of special tools 2 285 058 with a standard tool (2) .

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Screw-in depth of thread cutter
	Screw-in depth	18 mm

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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown with engine removed.

Screw in the thread cutter (1) from the set of special tools 2 285 058 up to the screw-in depth (2) in the arrow direction.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Screw-in depth of thread cutter
	Screw-in depth	18 mm

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Make sure that the thread cutter is (1) not pressed up against the timing chain (3) .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Handle the timing chain carefully to protect the timing chain and timing chain drive from damage.
Make sure that the screw-in depth (2) of the screw tap (1) are not exceeded.
The thread cutter (1) must not come into contact with the timing chain (3) .

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Note the installation position of the magnet wheel (1) .
Position the magnet wheel (1) on the crankshaft.

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Position the flywheel (B) .
Replace flywheel bolts (1) to (8) .
Parts: Flywheel bolts
Screw in flywheel bolt (1) to (8) by hand.
Make sure that the tightening sequence starts with the dowel pin (A) .

Tighten the flywheel bolts in the sequence (1) to (8) (note the angle of rotation in the next step).

Fig 1: Flywheel Bolts Tightening Sequence

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Apply all flywheel bolts (1) with an angle of rotation of 45° by using the special tool 0 490 504 (00 9 120) .
NOTE: Mark all the flywheel bolts (1) with a vertical line.
Remove special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260) .

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Loosen the transmission bolt (1) .
Thread out and remove special tools 0 494 793 (11 9 265) and 0 496 171 (11 9 811) with the conventional 5 mm washer.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN GA8G45) .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to MOUNTING AND SECURING THE COMPLETE FRONT AXLE .
Refer to SECURING THE MOUNTED PART ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to CONNECTING PURGE AIR LINE .
Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to ATTACHING CONNECTOR AT STEERING GEAR .
Refer to FASTENING THE RUBBER MOUNT ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK .
Refer to WITH RIGHT INSTALLATION: FASTENING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING COOLANT RADIATOR ATTACHMENT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to FILLING THE COOLANT CIRCUIT WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Refer to AIR BLEEDING THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .