11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (N52K): Notes

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IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.

No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.

Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.

Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without

color coding (blue).

For reliable identification:

Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION or MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Remove CLUTCH

For vehicles with optional extra SA205 (automatic transmission):

Secure flywheel (1) with existing transmission bolt (2) and special tool 11 9 260 .

Installation: