11 23 010 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper (N20, N26)

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Special tools required:

11 9 260
11 8 180
22 2 742

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DRIVE BELT .
Remove underbody protection at front and rear.

NOTE: Engine removed:

Block crankshaft with special tool 11 9 260 .

Fig 1: Dual-Mass Flywheel With Special Tool (11 9 260)

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NOTE: Engine installed with manual transmission:

Block crankshaft with special tool 11 8 180 .

Fig 2: Installing Block Crankshaft With Special Tool (11 8 180)

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NOTE: Engine installed with automatic transmission:

Block crankshaft with special tool 22 2 742.

Feed in special tool, slide screw forward and tighten.

Fig 3: Installing Block Crankshaft With Special Tool (2 222 742)

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Release screws (1).

Remove vibration damper.

Tightening torque: 11 23 1AZ .

Fig 4: Vibration Damper And Screws

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Assemble engine.