Flywheel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Dual-Mass Flywheel & Bolts

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The transmission is removed.

NOTE:

Remove the bolts -B- by hand. Do not use an air-powered or impact wrench.

When removing bolts, ensure bolt head does not come in contact with the flywheel.

Turn the flywheel -A- until the bolts -B- line up with the holes -arrows-.

-- Place the : 3067 into the hole on the cylinder block -B-.

-- Loosen and remove bolts for the flywheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel Retainer

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