11 23 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Vibration Damper (N55)

Special Tools Required:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

NOTE: Gearbox Removed:

Block Crankshaft with Special Tool 11 9 260 .

NOTE: Picture of Flywheel Removal.

Fig 1: Blocking Crankshaft Using Special Tool 11 9 260 (Transmission Removed)

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NOTE: Gearbox Installed with Manual Gearbox:

Block Crankshaft with Special Tool 11 8 180 .

Fig 2: Blocking Crankshaft Using Special Tool 11 8 180 (Manual Transmission)

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NOTE: Gearbox Installed (Automatic Transmission):

Block Crankshaft with Special Tool 11 8 660 .

Fig 3: Blocking Crankshaft Using Special Tool 11 8 660 (Transmission Installed)

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IMPORTANT: Do Not Release Central Bolt.
If The Central Bolt Is Accidentally Loosened, The Timing Must Be Readjusted.

Fig 4: Identifying Central Bolt

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Release Screws (1 To 8).

Remove Vibration Damper (1).

Screws On Vibration Damper

Tightening torque 11 23 1AZ .

Fig 5: Vibration Damper Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Assemble Engine.