Turning the engine on the vibration damper

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine  .
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged  .

• Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.

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• With the special tool, turn the engine 0 493 380 (11 6 480)  to the TDC firing position of cylinder 1.