Removal and installation the flywheel (BMW 7 Series E38)

1. Remove the manual transmission together with the clutch or automatic transmission (see chapter Manual gearbox and clutch or Automatic transmission).





2. Fix the flywheel using special tool No.11 2 070.



3. Unscrew the flywheel mounting bolts using special tool No.11 4 180 and remove the flywheel.

4. On the crankshaft flange, clean the threaded holes for the flywheel mounting bolts.



5. The position of the dual-mass flywheel is fixed by a special shortened sleeve (1), the position of which on the flywheel is marked by two splines next to the corresponding threaded holes.

6. Lightly lubricate the threads of the flywheel mounting bolts with engine oil and tighten them to the required torque.