Installing Flywheel

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WARNING: Caustic fluids

Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

Remove protective wax on new parts with acetone or solvent naphtha.
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.
Correctly position flywheel together with guide joint at the crankshaft flange (dowel pin -arrow- ) and fit with nine internal-serration screws (M10 x 62).

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Flange Dowel Sleeve
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Screw in screws evenly and tighten to the specified torque in the correct sequence -1 to 9- . Counter at the crankshaft pulley with special tool holding wrench 9548 .
→ Tightening torque: 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)

Fig 2: Flywheel Screws Tightening Sequence
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