Section 1588 (Clutch System - 2500 Hd): Flywheel: Removal

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Remove the transmission. Refer to REMOVAL .
NOTE:
Vehicles with Dual Mass Flywheel use an adapter plate between the flywheel and crank. This plate does not need to be removed.

Fig 1: Pressure Plate Bolt Loosening Sequence
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Loosen pressure plate bolts (1-8) evenly, a few threads at a time and in a diagonal pattern to prevent warping the plate.
Remove the eight pressure plate bolts (1-8) completely and remove pressure plate and disc.

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Remove the dust cover bolts (1) and the dust cover (2).

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Using the access hole, remove each flexplate-to-flywheel bolt (1). Use Barring Tool (special tool #7471B, Barring Tool) to rotate the engine and flywheel.
Remove the flywheel.