Observe direction of engine rotation

Crank engine at central bolt until marking (see arrow) is reached on vibration absorber.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 28 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Crank Pulley Screws And Marking

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IMPORTANT: Belt pulley is pretensioned.
Belt pulley tension is relieved abruptly during the cranking process!

NOTE: Crank engine at central bolt until marking (see arrow) is reached on vibration absorber.
Remove elasto-belt.

Fig 1: Identifying Marking Reached On Vibration Absorber

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Assemble engine.