Installing the flywheel

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Make sure the magnet wheel (1) is installed correctly.

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Replace all flywheel bolts.
Parts: Flywheel bolts

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean screw thread.

Position the flywheel and insert the screws.
Secure the flywheel with special tools 0 496 171 (11 9 811) and 0 494 793 (11 9 265) and the transmission bolt (1).

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Tighten all flywheel bolts with the special tool 0 491 018 (11 4 180) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Release the transmission bolt (1) and remove the special tools 0 496 171 (11 9 811) and 0 494 793 (11 9 265) .