Installing the vibration damper

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Radial shaft seal damage .
When fitting the vibration damper, the radial shaft seal may be damaged .

It is imperative to use the special tool when fitting the vibration damper.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When removing/refitting or replacing the vibration damper, the radial shaft seal must also be replaced.

Screw in the special tool 2 466 729 and hand-tighten it on the crankshaft.

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Insert and install the vibration damper (1) on the special tool 2 466 729 .

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Replace the bolts (arrows).
Parts: Screws
Hand-tighten the bolts (1) .
Guide the special tool 2 466 729 out and remove.

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Tighten the bolts (arrows) on the vibration damper (1) .

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Vibration damper with belt pulley to crankshaft
M10x65 Replace screws. Tighten screws crosswise.	1. Joining torque	40 Nm
	2. Angle of rotation	60°
	3. Angle of rotation	60°

Release screws, and feed out and remove special tool 0 493 587 (11 8 180) .

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Tighten transmission screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission to engine
M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

Feed in protective cap (2) and install.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .