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 .

-- If not installed, remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the ribbed belt, but do not lock the tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ).

Fig 1: Using T40263 & T40314

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CAUTION:

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".

The notch -1- on the vibration damper must align with the arrow marking -2- on the lower timing chain cover.
The marking on the cover is located in the >>four-o'clock position<<.
The vibration damper bolts can only be loosened maximum ¹ /₂ turn at first.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper Counterhold

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-- If the vibration damper was turned, correct to "TDC".

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the lower timing chain cover.

Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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

Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Tool Mount

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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 -item A- can be easily pushed over the clamping piece -B-. If necessary turn the tensioning bolt -arrow-.

Fig 5: Checking Assembly Tool

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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-.

Fig 6: Identifying Tensioning Pins

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

Fig 7: Locating Tensioning Bolt

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

Fig 8: Identifying Assembly Tool Mount

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If the Crankshaft Should Be Turned without the Vibration Damper:

Fig 9: Identifying Collar Nut

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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-.

Fig 10: Identifying Hex Fitting

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