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Removing Vibration Damper

-- Remove the noise insulation.

-- Remove the right wheel spoiler.

-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air guide hoses.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the air guide pipe.

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Rotate the vibration damper using the :T10355  into the "Top Dead Center (TDC)" position -arrow-.

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CAUTION:

The Bolt For The Vibration Damper Can Only Be Loosened Maximum 1 /2 Turn.

-- Loosen the vibration damper bolt approximately 1 /2 , to do this use the :T10355  .

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-- If the vibration damper is turned, correct into the TDC point.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the timing chain cover. The bolts must be replaced.

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-- Place the :T10531/1  as shown on the vibration damper and tighten hand-tight using the knurled bolt -arrows-.

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-- Remove the vibration damper bolt completely.

-- Check if the Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool -A- can be easily pushed over the clamping piece -B-. If necessary turn the adjusting bolt -arrow-.

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NOTE:

Do Not Turn The Tensioning Bolt Further, Otherwise The :T10531/2  Becomes Jammed When Installing The Crankshaft

-- Install the :T10531/2  in the crankshaft and with a 12 mm open end wrench -A- tighten hand-tight.

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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 bolt -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 Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool -A- on the tensioning pins and while doing so pay attention to the chain sprocket tooth contour. The flat side of the top of the tool sits in TDC.

-- Tighten the Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool with the Collar Nut -B-.

-- The crankshaft can now be turned on the hex fitting -arrow-.

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