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11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (N55)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released. 
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic. 
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage). 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Automatic transmission: 

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

Unfasten flywheel bolts.

Tightening torque: 11 22 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Flywheel (1) is secured with an dowel pin.

Fig 1: Securing Flywheel With Special Tool (11 9 260)
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Manual gearbox: 

Fasten dual-mass flywheel with special tool 11 9 260 and 11 9 265 .

Release flywheel bolts with special tool 11 4 180 /

Tightening torque: 11 22 2AZ .

Installation note: 

Fit new flywheel bolts.

Clean all threads for flywheel bolts in crankshaft.

Fig 2: Releasing Flywheel Bolts With Special Tool (11 4 180)
G04751113Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Pay attention to dowel pin.

Fig 3: Removing Flywheel
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Installation note: 

Ensure installed position of magnet wheel is correct.

Fig 4: Identifying Magnet Wheel On Crankshaft
G09844477Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.