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

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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

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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).

Fig 2: Removing Central Bolt

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Remove hub for vibration damper.

Installation:

Align groove in hub for vibration damper to featherkey.

Install hub (1) for vibration damper.

Fig 3: Installing Hub For Vibration Damper

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NOTE: Lines on oil-water heat exchanger and water hoses remain connected.

Release screw (1) and expansion rivet (2), remove mounting plate with oil-water heat exchanger from radiator.

Fig 4: Remove Mounting Plate With Oil-Water Heat Exchanger From Radiator

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Installation:

Replace central screw.

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

Fig 5: Aligning Dowel Pin In Special Tool

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Pull mounting plate downwards as far as water hoses permit.

Feed in special tool 11 2 450 between oil-water heat exchanger (1) and engine carrier.

Fig 6: Feeding Special Tool Between Oil-Water Heat Exchanger And Engine Carrier

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Installation:

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.

Tighten down central bolt (1) to joining torque.

Tightening torque,

refer to 11 23 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Fig 7: Installing Central Bolt

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Installation:

Place special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 2 450.

NOTE: Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.

Fig 8: Placing Special Tool 11 3 460 On Hub

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Installation:

Select 0° location and mark on insertion nut. Tighten the central screw with torsion angle.

Fig 9: Tightening Central Screw With Torsion Angle

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Tightening torque,

refer to 11 23 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .