11 23 031 Removing and installing / replacing vibration damper hub (N62 / N62TU)

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Special tools required:

11 3 454
11 3 460
11 9 451
11 9 452
11 9 453

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove design cover
Remove drive belt for alternator. See GENERATOR DRIVE BELT 4.4L (N62) .
Remove drive belt for A/C compressor. See A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT 4.4L (N62) .
Remove front engine underguard
Remove vibration damper

Screw special tool 11 9 451 in conjunction with special tool 11 9 452 to vibration damper hub and to oil sump.

Release central bolt (1).

Remove special tools.

Remove hub for vibration damper .

Fig 1: Releasing Central Bolt

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Installation:

Check vibration damper hub and radial seal, replace if necessary.
Align groove in vibration damper hub to parallel key and install vibration damper hub.
Replace central bolt (1).
Tighten down central bolt (1) to joining torque.
Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

Fit special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 9 451.

NOTE: Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.

Fig 2: Fitting Special Tool 11 3 460 On Special Tool 11 9 451

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Installation:

Select 0° position and secure special tool 11 9 453 with clamping screw on socket (special tool 11 3 454).
Tighten the central screw with torsion angle.

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Selecting 0° Position And Securing Special Tool 11 9 453 With Clamping Screw On Socket (Special Tool 11 3 454)

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