Removing flywheel

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

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

Fasten the flywheel with the special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260) and tighten with the special tool 0 494 130 (11 9 264) .
Release the screws (1) to (8).

Fig 1: Flywheel Screws Loosening Sequence

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

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Feed out the pulse wheel (1) and remove.
Protect the magnet wheel (1) from metal particles by keeping it in a plastic bag.
The magnet wheel (1) is magnetic, place the magnet wheel (1) properly.