Installing the flywheel

• Clean all the screw threads (1).

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• Use set of special tools 2 285 058.

  Description
  Twist drill
  Thread cutter M 12x1.5
  Deep stop
  Screw in tool

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• Assemble tool set.

  Number	Description
  1	Tool holder
  2	Thread cutter M12X1.5

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• Mark screwing depth (A) on the thread cutter (1) from the special tool set 2 285 058 with a commercially available tool (2).
  TECHNICAL DATA - SCREW-IN DEPTH SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Screw-in depth of thread cutter |
  Screw-in depth	18 mm

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown with engine removed.
• Screw in the thread cutter (1) from the set of special tools 2 285 058 in arrow direction up to the screw-in depth (2).
  TECHNICAL DATA - SCREW-IN DEPTH SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Screw-in depth of thread cutter
  Screw-in depth	18 mm

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• Make sure that the thread cutter is (1) not pressed up against the timing chain (3).
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Handle the timing chain carefully to protect the timing chain and timing chain drive from damage.

  • Make sure that the screw-in depth (2) of the screw tap (1) is not exceeded.

    The thread cutter (1) must not come into contact with the timing chain (3).

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  • Note the installation position of the magnet wheel (1).
  • Position the magnet wheel (1) on the crankshaft.

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  • Replace screws (1) to (8).

    Parts: Screws

  CAUTION: Heavy component.
  Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
  Fig 1: Flywheel Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Position the flywheel (A).
• Screw in flywheel bolt (1) to (8) by hand.
• Set flywheel (B) with the special tool 0 494 034 (11 9 261) and screw tight with the special tool 0 494 130 (11 9 264).
• Tighten the flywheel bolts in the sequence (1) to (8) (note the angle of rotation in the next step).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Flywheel to crankshaft
  M 12x1.5 Replace screws.	Tightening torque Angle of rotation	45 Nm 45°

• Apply all flywheel bolts (1) with an angle of rotation of 45° by using the special tool 0 490 504 (00 9120).
  NOTE: Mark all the flywheel bolts (1) with a vertical line.

  • Remove special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP75HZ) .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED)
• Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT, AND ON THE LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR AXLE COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .