Remove, install flywheel/drive plate - AR03.30-P-8001SMG

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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 216, 221 with TRANSMISSION 722

Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel/Drive Plate Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Remove automatic transmission		AR27.10-P-0500SX
2	Install retaining lock for crankshaft (5) and starter ring gear		AR03.30-P-5000SMG
3	Remove bolts (3) from drive plate (1)	Replace bolts (3) since, if they are used again, the connection may not be tight or the bolts may shear off.
3	Remove bolts (3) from drive plate (1)		*BA03.30-P-1002-01Q
4	Remove flex plate (2)	The flex plate (2) must be installed back into the same position as bulging caused by the bolts may generate an incorrect torque.
5	Remove drive plate (1)	The straight pin (4) determines the installation position.
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Carry out initialization	If a new drive plate (1) is installed, perform initialization in the ME control unit with STAR Diagnosis in the menu point "Control unit adaptation".
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system	AD00.00-P-2000-04A

FLYWHEEL, DRIVEN PLATE, VIBRATION DAMPER, STARTER RING GEAR

Number	Designation			Engine 156
BA03.30-P-1002-01Q	Bolt, starter ring gear/drive plate to crankshaft	Stage 1	Nm	20
		Stage 2	Nm	45
		Stage 3	∠°	90