11 23 010 Removing and installing/renewing vibration damper (N63)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FAN COWL
Remove A/C compressor DRIVE BELT
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT
Remove belt pulley for A/C system. See DRIVE BELT .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 11 28 1AZ .

Remove belt tensioner with idler pulley (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tensioner With Idler Pulley And Screws

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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 With Special Tool 11 3 460

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Assemble engine.