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Version 2

Vibration damper and hub for vibration damper are one part:

Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Damper And Hub
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Screw special tool 11 8 190 to special tool 11 8 200.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 11 8 190 And 11 8 200
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NOTE: Special tool 11 8 200 must snap into place in openings (1).
Fig 1: Special Tool 11 8 200 Must Snap Into Place In Openings (1)
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When releasing and tightening down central bolt, grip special tool 11 8 190 with assistance of a second person.



Insert special tool 11 8 200 in openings on vibration damper and turn counterclockwise so that counter-supports snap into place on vibration damper.

Release central screw (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Central Screw
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Feed out special tools 11 8 190/11 8 200. Remove central screw and washer.

Carefully detach vibration damper (1) by hand.

Fig 1: Detaching Vibration Damper
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NOTE: If vibration damper cannot be detached by hand: Insert special tool 11 8 200 in openings on vibration damper and turn clockwise so that counter-supports snap into place on vibration damper.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 11 8 200
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Screw out spindle (1) on special tool 11 8 210 as far as possible.

Z3 only: 

Screw in spindle (1) on special tool 11 8 210 approx. 15 mm and screw out again only after installation between special tool 11 8 200 and cooler.

Fig 1: Screwing In Spindle
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage. Protect cooler against damage. Carefully install special tool 11 8 210.

Screw special tool 11 8 210 to special tool 11 8 200.

Detach vibration damper by turning spindle (1) on special tool 11 8 210.

Fig 1: Detaching Vibration Damper By Turning Spindle
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Installation: 

Check featherkey (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Fig 1: Checking Featherkey For Damage
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Replace radial seal in lower timing case cover.



Installation: 

Align groove (1) in vibration damper to featherkey.

Fit vibration damper.

Fig 1: Aligning Groove In Vibration Damper
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Installation: 

Replace central screw (1).

Install central screw and washer.

Fig 1: Replacing Central Screw
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Installation: 

Screw special tool 11 8 190 to special tool 11 8 200.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 11 8 190 And 11 8 200
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Insert special tool 11 8 200 in openings on vibration damper and turn clockwise so that counter-supports snap into place on vibration damper.

Tighten down central screw (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 23 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Tightening Down Central Screw
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