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Installing the flywheel

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean all threads with a screw tap.
Description
Twist drill
Thread cutter M12x1.5
Deep stop
Screw in tool
Number Description
1 Tool holder
2 Thread cutter M12x1.5
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TECHNICAL DATA - SCREW-IN DEPTH SPECIFICATION

Screw-in depth of thread cutter
Screw-in depth  18 mm
NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown with engine removed.
TECHNICAL DATA - SCREW-IN DEPTH SPECIFICATION

Screw-in depth of thread cutter
Screw-in depth  18 mm
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Handle the timing chain carefully to protect the timing chain and timing chain drive from damage.
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Fig 1: Flywheel Screws Tightening Sequence
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The thread cutter (1) must not come into contact with the timing chain (3).

Parts:  Screws

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Flywheel to crankshaft
M12x1.5
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 
Angle of rotation 
45 Nm
45°
NOTE: Mark all flywheel bolts (1) with a vertical line.
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Follow-up work