Removing Flywheel
| Item | Designation | Number | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1- | Single-mass flywheel | 1 | Check for wear, taking care not to damage crankshaft flange | Observe installation position → dowel pin. |
| -2- | Ring gear | 1 | Check for damage, replace if necessary | Fit with the pressure plate. |
| -3- | Cheese head bolt, internal serration, M10 x 1.25 x 23 | 9 | Observe tightening sequence. Tightening torque: 90 Nm (67 ftlb.) |
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| -4- | Guide joint | 1 | Replace | |
| -5- | Clutch plate | 1 | Check for wear. | Replace if necessary. Centering mandrel 9102 must be used. |
| -6- | Pressure plate with release bearing | 1 | Check for wear. Do not wash out release bearing. |
Clean with solvent naphtha before installing. Replace noisy release bearings, do not grease sliding surface. |
| -7- | Cheese head bolt, M8 x 45 | 9 | To avoid deforming the pressure plate housing, always loosen screws crosswise and in several stages. | Replace screws; Tighten evenly and crosswise in several stages; final tightening 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) |
NOTE:
Removing and installing flywheel
- Leaks
- Risk of damage to the flywheel and adjacent components
→ Be very careful during removal and installation.
→ Get another person to help because of the weight.
- Remove flywheel.
- 1.1. Release and unscrew the nine cheese head bolts (M10 x 23) while countering on the crankshaft belt pulley with the special tool holding wrench 9548 . Carefully take off flywheel.
- Check clutch plate for wear.
For specified dimensions, see → 305601 CHECKING CLUTCH PLATE FOR WEAR
- Check pressure plate and flywheel for wear; e.g. scoring or blue discoloration on contact surfaces. Replace components if necessary.