11 23 010 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper (M62)

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Remove alternator drive belt,

refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (M62) 

Remove drive belt for a/c compressor,

refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING DRIVE BELT FOR A/C COMPRESSOR (M60/M62/M73) 

Release screws and remove vibration damper.

Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Damper Screws

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Installation: 

The vibration damper is located with a dowel pin. Replace screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper Dowel Pin Location

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Tightening torque,

refer to 11 23 3AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .