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Flywheel or Drive Plate Replacement

FLYWHEEL OR DRIVE PLATE REPLACEMENT

Special tools: P/N 5111, P/N 5112, P/N 5276.

Removal:
1. Manual transmission - Remove pressure plate and clutch. Loosen pressure plate bolts crosswise, and a couple of turns at a time, to avoid stress fractures.





2. Remove flywheel (or drive plate). Use gear sector P/N 5112 to lock flywheel when removing bolts.






Installation:
1. Install flywheel (manual transmission) or drive plate (automatic transmission).
2. Turn crankshaft to top dead centre position for cylinder No. 1.
3. Position flywheel/drive plate on crankshaft so that pin A is 15° below horizontal position, see illustration.

NOTE: There are two pins. Do not choose the wrong one!

4. Install new bolts. Apply sealing compound, P/N 1161 056-5, to bolt threads.
5. Torque to 70 Nm (50 ft lb). Use gear sector P/N 5112 to lock flywheel.





Automatic Transmission:
Note position of base plates. The outer plate must be turned with edge outwards.

5111 Centering Drift:





Manual Transmission:
Install clutch and pressure plate. Use centering drift P/N 5111.
Tighten bolts crosswise, and a couple of turns at a time, to avoid stress fractures.
Remove gear sector P/N 5112.