Vibration Damper

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locking Pin T10060 A
Counter-Holder Tool T10069

Removing

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Relieving Tension On Ribbed Belt

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-- Secure tensioner with T10060 A.

-- Remove noise insulation in center by loosening mounting parts -1 through 4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Remove left and right noise insulation -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Right Noise Insulation -Arrows-, Removal

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-- Remove ribbed belt from vibration damper ribbed belt pulley.

-- Remove vibration damper bolt using T10069.

Fig 4: Identifying Counter-Holder T10069 To Hold Vibration Damper

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Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to RIBBED BELT DRIVE COMPONENT OVERVIEW .

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

-- Install ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .