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

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CAUTION: Whenever the flywheel is replaced, the impulse sensor must be reset,

refer to 12 14 520 REPLACING IMPULSE SENSOR (M62) .

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: Unfastening Flywheel Screws

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Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.

Fig 3: Cleaning Threads On Flywheel Screws In Crankshaft

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Installation

The flywheel is secured with a dowel sleeve.

Fig 4: Identifying Flywheel Secured With Dowel Sleeve

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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.

Fit new flywheel screws.

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

Fig 5: Fitting Flywheel And Mount Drive Plate For Torque Converter Correctly

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