11 28 020 Removing and installing/replacing belt tensioner for alternator (N57 Diesel)

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Special tools required:

11 3 340 .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ .

Remove belt tensioner (2) with roller and deflecting element.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 3 340) And Screws

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Assemble engine.

If the tensioning device is no longer needed, special tool 11 3 340 must be removed using a vice.