11 22 510 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (M62): Installation

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The flywheel is secured with a dowel sleeve.

Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel Is Secured With Dowel Sleeve

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Fit flywheel (2) and mount drive plate (1) for torque converter correctly. Holes in drive plate (1) and flywheel (2) must be aligned over one another.

Fit new flywheel screws.

Tightening torque,

refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 2: Fitting Flywheel And Mount Drive Plate

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