BMW 7 Series: Flywheel
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLYWHEEL (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Remove manual transmission
- Remove clutch
Secure flywheel (1) with special tool 11 9 260.
Fig. 139: Securing Flywheel With Special Tool 11 9 260
Release flywheel screws in area (1).
Remove flywheel (2).
Installation: Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.
Flywheel (2) is secured with an alignment pin.
Fit flywheel (2).
Fit new flywheel screws
Tightening torque 11 22 1AZ.
Fig. 140: Identifying Flywheel Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLYWHEEL (TRANSMISSION REMOVED - N63)
Notes
Secure flywheel (1) with special tool 11 9 260.
Fig. 141: Securing Flywheel With Special Tool 11 9 260
Release flywheel screws in area (1).
Remove flywheel (2).
Installation: Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.
Flywheel (2) is secured with an alignment pin.
Fit flywheel (2).
Fit new flywheel screws
Tightening torque 11 22 1AZ.
Fig. 142: Identifying Flywheel Screws
REPLACING ROLLER BEARING FOR DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (N63)
Notes
NOTE: FLYWHEEL removed!
Using hydraulic press (1) and special tool 21 2 051, press roller bearing out of dual-mass flywheel downwards on engine side.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage: Roller bearing must not be driven out.
Fig. 143: Pressing Roller Bearing Out Of Dual-Mass Flywheel Downwards On
Engine Side
Push roller bearing (2) onto special tool 21 2 052.
Using hydraulic press (1), press roller bearing into dual-mass flywheel as far as it will go on clutch side.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage: Observe press-in instruction:
- Roller bearing must not be driven in.
- Roller bearing mounting force/travel monitored:
Min. 2000 N 1 mm before end of pressing in.
Max. 15, 000 N during entire press-in procedure.
Fig. 144: Pressing Roller Bearing Into Dual-Mass Flywheel
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Vibration Damper
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING VIBRATION DAMPER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FAN COWL
Remove A/C compressor DRIVE BELT
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT
Remove belt pulley for A/C system
Connecting Rod With Bearing
REPLACING ALL CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Note grinding stages on crankshaft.
Necessary preliminary work
Removing all PISTONS
Install new connecting rod bearing shells.
Install
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Replacing Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (205AL/225AL) At Rear
IMPORTANT: In event of oil loss, always check rear axle final drive for
traces of wear and
damage.
Necessary preliminary work
Catch or draw off final drive oil.
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE.
NOTE: Read and comply with REAR DIFFERENTIAL: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL
SERIES.
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks from
System Components
Vehicle-specific Modifications in Detail
Long-range Radar Sensor
In terms of physical design, the long-range radar sensor (LRR) for ACC
Stop&Go in the F01/F02 is largely
identical to the one fitted in the E6x LCI.
Functionally, however, it differs from the sensor in the E6x LCI in that it also
