Vibration Damper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation -arrow- to "TDC" using the :T03003A  .

Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft To TDC

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• The notch -1- in the :T03003A  is positioned vertically to the oil pan sealing surface.
• The marking -2- on the vibration damper is positioned opposite the marking -3- on the sealing flange.

-- Remove the locking bolt -arrow- for the "TDC" marking from the cylinder block.

Fig 2: "TDC" Locking Bolt- Marking- Tightening Specification

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-- Install the :T40069  in the groove and tighten to 15 Nm. If necessary, move the crankshaft back and forth slightly to center the bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Pin T40069

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-- Remove the bolts -arrow- and remove the vibration damper.

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