Dual Mass Flywheel

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Flywheel Retainer 3067

Removing

-- Remove the transmission. Refer to one of the following:

Manual Transmission: [For transmission(s) 02Q] TRANSMISSION .
Direct Shift Gearbox: [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the dual mass flywheel when removing, the bolts -B- must not be removed using an air-powered or impact wrench. Always remove the bolts by hand only!

-- Mark the dual mass flywheel to the engine.

-- 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 does not contact the dual mass flywheel -arrows- and thereby cause damage when turning it further.

-- Install the flywheel retainer 3067 into the hole in the cylinder block -B-.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer -3067- Inserted In Hole On Cylinder Block

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-- Remove the dual mass flywheel by hand.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to SEALING FLANGE AND DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL OVERVIEW .

-- Secure with new bolts.

-- Install the flywheel retainer 3067 into the hole in the cylinder block -A-.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer -3067- Inserted In Hole On Cylinder Block

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