Flywheel — removal and installation (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1.

WARNING: Never work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with special stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

3. Remove the clutch slave and pressure plates.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Clutch slave and pressure plates (308-01 Clutch - Diesel engine ID4 2.4L, Removal and installation).

4. Remove the flywheel. Unscrew and discard the 8 bolts.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Clean the contact surfaces of the elements.

NOTE: New bolts must be installed.

NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Install the flywheel.

• Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 8 to 25 Nm.
• Step 2: Tighten bolts 1 through 8 to 40 Nm.
• Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-8 an additional 48 degrees.

2. Install the clutch slave and pressure plates.



For more information, refer to the chapter: Clutch slave and pressure plates (308-01 Clutch - Diesel engine ID4 2.4L, Removal and installation).

3. Connect the ground wire to the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Connecting the Battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).