Flywheel — removal and installation (VW Sharan 1)

To remove the flywheel from the crankshaft, lock it with a locking device in a stationary position and unscrew the flywheel mounting bolts, which can be immediately discarded, since only new flywheel mounting bolts should always be installed.

Check the condition of the toothed ring and replace the flywheel if the teeth are damaged. If the flywheel has scratches or burrs on the bearing surface of the driven clutch disc, remove them by grooving.

The flywheel is dismantled on the installed engine after removing the gearbox. In this case, be sure to check whether engine oil is leaking through the rear crankshaft oil seal. If leaking, replace the oil seal.

When installing the flywheel, first tighten the mounting bolts by hand, then tighten them one by one in a crosswise pattern to a tightening torque of 70 Nm. Then turn each bolt again in a crosswise pattern by another 90°.

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