Removal And Installation: Flywheel

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Flywheel Retainer 3067

Removing

NOTE:

To prevent damage to the dual-mass flywheel when removing it, the bolts -B- must not be removed using an air-powered or impact wrench. Only removing the bolts -B- by hand is permitted.

-- Rotate the dual-mass flywheel -A- so that the bolts -B- are centered with the holes -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Dual-Mass Flywheel & Bolts

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-- When removing the bolts -B-, make sure that the bolt head is not jammed on the flywheel.

-- Install the flywheel retainer 3067 in the hole on the cylinder block.

Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel Retainer 3067

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-- Mark the flywheel to the engine.

-- Remove the flywheel.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Replace the flywheel bolts.

Tightening Specification

Component

Dual-mass flywheel to crankshaft

60 + 90° ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	90° corresponds to a 1/4 turn