Mercedes-Benz 201.024, Service Manual

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With the distributor ignition (DI formerly
the flywheel or the flex plate was provided with
two segments (A) offset by 180“.
As the segments rotate past the position sensor
this produces an alternating voltage as a result
of induction.
If the segments are damaged, replace the fly-
wheel or the flex plate.
Flywheel of manual transmission
Flex plate of automatic
Removal and installation
1 Remove end cover (30) from the rear of the
oil pan. Remove bolts (arrows), bolt in,
tightening torque 10 Nm.
Press off end cover with screwdriver, fit on.
2 Attach retaining lock 601 589 02 40 00 with
both bolts (arrows). The pins on the retaining
lock must mesh into the ring gear teeth.
3
Unscrew stretch bolts (18).
Take off flywheel or driven member with bonded
spacer disc (44a) and spacer disc (44).
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