11 23 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Vibration Damper (N63)

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Special Tools Required:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove FAN COWL .
Remove A/C Compressor DRIVE BELT .
Remove Alternator DRIVE BELT .
Remove Belt Pulley for A/C System

Release Screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ .

Remove Belt Tensioner with Idler Pulley (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tensioner/Idler Pulley and Screw

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Secure Special Tool 11 8 090 with Three Screws (1) To Vibration Damper.

Secure Special Tool 11 8 090 with Belt Tensioner Bolt (2) To Timing Case Cover.

Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ .

NOTE: A 3/4 Inch Tool Is Needed To Release The Central Bolt.

Release Central Bolt On Vibration Damper.

Fig 2: Securing Special Tool 11 8 090 with Belt Tensioner Bolt To Timing Case Cover

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Secure Central Bolt with Special Tool 00 9 140 or 11 3 460 .

Position Special Tool 11 3 460 On Special Tool 11 8 090 .

Adjust Special Tool 11 9 453 On Special Tool 11 9 454 Using Clamping Screw To 0° On Scale.

Tightening torque 11 23 1AZ .

Fig 3: Securing Central Bolt and Positioning/Adjusting Special Tools

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Assemble Engine.