Vibration Damper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Non-hybrid vehicles: remove the ribbed belt. While doing so, do not lock the tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE: Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skipping

Only let the engine turn in the direction of engine rotation.
Turn the crankshaft using the -T40263-, -T40314- and the 24 mm socket in the direction of engine rotation -arrow- until the vibration damper is at "TDC".

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The notch -1- on the vibration damper must align with the arrow marking -2- on the lower timing chain cover.
The mark on the lower timing chain cover is located in the »four-o'clock position«.
The vibration damper bolt can only be loosened maximum 1/ 2 turn.

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Position the -T10355- and loosen the vibration damper bolts approximately 1/2 turn.
If the vibration damper is turned, correct it to the TDC point.
Remove the bolts -arrows- for the lower timing chain cover.

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Place the -T10531/1- as shown on the vibration damper and tighten it hand-tight using the knurled bolts -arrows-.
- The arrow marking on the - T10531/1- must point upward.
Remove the vibration damper bolt completely.

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Check if the - T10531/3- -A- can be easily pushed over the clamping piece -B-. If necessary turn the adjusting bolt -arrow-.
- Do not turn the tensioning bolt further, otherwise the - T10531/2- becomes jammed when installing in the crankshaft
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Install the -T10531/2- in the crankshaft and tighten it hand-tight using a 12 mm open end wrench -A-.

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Tighten the adjusting bolt -A- hand-tight, to secure the chain sprocket to the crankshaft.

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Remove the knurled bolts -arrows-. Remove the -T10531/1- and vibration damper -A-.

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If the Crankshaft Should Be Turned without the Vibration Damper:

Place the -T10531/3- -A- on the -T10531/2- and pay attention to the chain sprocket tooth contour while doing so.
- The flat side of the tool is at the top in "TDC".
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Tighten the turning over tool using the -T10531/4- -B-.
The crankshaft can now be turned at the hex fitting -arrow-.

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