11 23 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Vibration Damper (N62)

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Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N62/N62TU) .

Remove A/C compressor drive belt.

Remove fan cowl. 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N62) .

Release screws and remove vibration damper (1). Refer to 11 23 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER (N62) .

Fig 1: Locating Vibration Damper Retaining Screws

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Installation:

Vibration damper is secured on hub with an alignment pin (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Pin

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Installation:

Fit bore (2) in vibration damper (1) on alignment pin in hub.

Fit washer (3).

Replace screws.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 23 3AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Fitting Bore In Vibration Damper On Alignment Pin In Hub

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