11 23 031 Removing and installing/replacing hub for vibration damper (M62): Notes

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Remove fan cowl,

refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (M62 / M54) .

Remove vibration damper,

refer to 11 23 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER (M62) .

NOTE: When releasing and tightening down the central bolt, you must support the special tool 11 2 450 on the engine carrier.
Accessibility is achieved after removal of the power steering pump and the mounting plate with oil-water heat exchanger from radiator.

NOTE: Lines of power steering pump, oil-water heat exchanger and water hoses remain connected.

Remove power steering pump from oil sump.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Crank engine at central bolt and align dowel pin (1) to bore in special tool 11 2 450.

Fig 1: Aligning Dowel Pin To Special Tool 11 2 450 Bore

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Screw down special tool 11 2 450 with hub for vibration damper.

NOTE: Protect engine bracket from damage.
Insert wood between engine support and special tool 11 2 450.

Release central bolt (1).

Remove hub for vibration damper.

Fig 2: Identifying Central Bolt

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