Vibration Damper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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 .

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-- 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".

• 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.

-- Position the :T10355  and loosen the vibration damper bolts approximately ¹ /₂ turn.

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-- 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-.

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• The arrow marking on the : T10531/1  must point upward.

-- Remove the vibration damper bolt completely.

-- Check if the : T10531/3  -A- can be easily pushed over the clamping piece -B-. If necessary turn the adjusting bolt -arrow-.

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• Do not turn the tensioning bolt further, otherwise the :T10531/2  becomes jammed when installing in the crankshaft

-- 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:

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-- 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".

-- 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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