Removing the flywheel and carrier plate

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Fig 1: Checking Flywheel

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Remove the gearbox:

M3P see Gearbox, fitting .
M5P see Gearbox, fitting .
M56 see Removing the transmission .
AW55-50SN see Removal .

Remove the flywheel/carrier plate. Use gear sector 9995112 as a counterhold when slackening off the screws.