Installing the flywheel

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean all threaded belt connections with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength .
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.

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Make sure the centering hole (1) is on the centering pin (2) of the crankshaft.
Position flywheel.
Block the flywheel with special tools 0 494 129 (11 9 263) (1) and 0 493 938 (11 9 260) (2) and a transmission bolt M10x55 (3) .

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Replace screws (1) to (9) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten the screws (1) to (9) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Flywheel
Screw M12x1.5x28 Replace screws.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	45 Nm 45°
Screw M12x1.5x28 Replace screws.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	45 Nm 45°

Fig 1: Flywheel Screws Tightening Sequence

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Release and remove the transmission bolt (3) .
Remove special tools 0 494 129 (11 9 263) (1) and 0 493 938 (11 9 260) (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) (GA8HP75Z) .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT AT THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .

Installing conduit on bank 2.

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Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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Position the wiring harness.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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Position the conduit (2).
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .