11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (M62 / S62): Installation

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Tightening Torque,

see 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Releasing Flywheel (ZMS) Using Special Tool 11 4 180

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Clean thread for flywheel screws in crankshaft.

Fig 2: Cleaning Thread For Flywheel Screws In Crankshaft

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The flywheel (ZMS) is located with a special (shorter) dowel sleeve.

CAUTION: Replace only with original BMW spare parts.

Fig 3: Identifying Flywheel (ZMS) Located With Special Dowel Sleeve

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The position of the dowel sleeve (1) in the dual-mass flywheel is marked with two notches beside the respective screw bore.

Fig 4: Position Of Dowel Sleeve In Dual-Mass Flywheel Is Marking With Two Notches

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CAUTION: Flywheel screws are part of the flywheel and must not be installed with screw securing adhesive (Loctite).
Lubricate screw threads lightly.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES