11 22 500 Removing and installing or replacing flywheel

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 and ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required:

11 8 320
12 2 150

Remove clutch. Refer to CLUTCH .

Use special tool 12 2 150 and special tool 11 8 320 to hold crankcase vibration damper in position.

Fig 1: Securing Crankcase Vibration Damper In Position

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Release screws in sequence (8-1) and remove flywheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Releasing Sequence Of Flywheel Bolts

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Installation:

Pay attention to position mark (1) on flywheel and position mark (2) on crankshaft.

Fig 3: Aligning Mark On Flywheel With Mark On Crankshaft

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NOTE: Flywheel screws must be replaced.

Installation:

Tighten down bolts in sequence (1-8).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Flywheel Bolts

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