11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (M62 / S62)

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(clutch removed)

CAUTION: Once the flywheel has been replaced, the pulse generator must be reset, refer to 12 14 520 REPLACING IMPULSE SENSOR (M62) .

Block flywheel with special tool 11 2 070.

Fig 1: Blocking Flywheel With Special Tool 11 2 070

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Release and tighten the flywheel (ZMS) only with special tool 11 4 180.

Installation

Tightening torque, refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Fig 2: Releasing And Tightening Flywheel

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Clean thread for flywheel screws in crankshaft.

Fig 3: Cleaning Thread For Flywheel Screws In Crankshaft

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The flywheel (ZMS) is located with a special (shorter) dowel sleeve.

CAUTION: Replace only with original BMW spare parts.

Fig 4: Identifying Flywheel Located With A Special Dowel Sleeve

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Installation

The position of the dowel sleeve (1) in the dual-mass flywheel is marked with two notches beside the respective screw bore.

Fig 5: Identifying Position Of Dowel Sleeve

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CAUTION: Flywheel screws are part of the flywheel and must not be installed with screw securing adhesive (Loctite).
Lubricate screw threads lightly.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 22 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .