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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Transmission Removed

CAUTION: Once the flywheel has been replaced, the pulse generator must be reset,

refer to 12 14 520 in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTION - X5 4.6L .

Block the flywheel using special tool 11 2 070.

Fig 1: Blocking Flywheel Using Special Tool 11 2 070

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Unfasten flywheel screws.

Remove drive plate (1).

Remove flywheel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Plate And Flywheel

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Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.

Fig 3: Cleaning Flywheel Threads

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Installation:

The flywheel is secured with a dowel sleeve.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Flywheel Dowel Sleeve

G03254600

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Installation:

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.

Fig 5: Identifying Flywheel And Mount Drive Plate Installed Position

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Fit new flywheel screws.

Tightening torque,

refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .