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Installing new SAC clutch

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Installation: 

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Screws must be replaced.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.

IMPORTANT: Handle clutch disk carefully, do not touch surfaces of friction pads.
Install clutch plate (1) in correct position.
Note designation for "engine side"/"transmission side".

Centre clutch plate (1) with special tool.

Special tool Transmission

21 2 141 S6S 420G; S6S 560G; S5D 390Z

21 2 142 S5D 200G; S5D 250G; S5D 260Z; S5D 310Z

21 2 201 GS6-37BZ

21 2 230 GS6-53DZ

21 2 250 GS6-17BG

Fig 1: Centering Clutch Plate Using Special Tools
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Push SAC clutch onto dowel pins (1) located in flywheel and screw down.

Tightening torque: 21 21 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying SAC Clutch Dowel Pins
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IMPORTANT: Locking piece (1) may only be removed with SAC screw-mounted clutch!

Carefully unscrew locking piece (1) clockwise or counterclockwise with a hexagon socket wrench 14 A/F (2).

NOTE: A slight snapping of the plate spring while unscrewing is possible.
Fig 3: Removing Locking Piece Using Hexagon Socket Wrench 14 A/F
G04725947Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1).

Fig 4: Removing Special Tools From Clutch Plate
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