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21 21 500 Removing and installing or replacing clutch (GS6-53BZ) S63

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Do not clean self-adjusting clutch and flywheel with high pressure cleaner or washing machine as the proper function of adjustment unit and damping springs can no longer be guaranteed.
Clean friction surface only.
Check SAC clutch for wear and damage and replace if necessary.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Secure flywheel with special tools 0 494 034 and 0 494 130.

Fig 1: Securing Flywheel With Special Tools (0 494 034)
G09915034Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: The clutch must be replaced after it is released.

Release screws.

Remove clutch (1).

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Fig 2: Locating Clutch Screws
G04742130Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Center new clutch disc (2) with special tool 21 2 230 on flywheel.

IMPORTANT: Install clutch disc in correct position.
Note designation for "engine side"/"transmission side".
Handle clutch disc with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings.
Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (21 2 230) On Flywheel
G04742125Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fit clutch to flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ .

IMPORTANT: Clutch must be secured by way of dowel pins (1).
Fig 4: Locating Clutch Screws
G04742130Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully unscrew stop (1) clockwise or anticlockwise with hexagon socket wrench SW14 (2).

NOTE: A slight snapping of the plate spring while unscrewing the lock is possible.
Fig 5: Removing Stop Clockwise/Anticlockwise With Hexagon Socket Wrench SW14
G04725947Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Clutch Disc Screw
G04742128Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.