11 23 010 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper (N55)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove DRIVE BELT .

NOTE: Gearbox removed:

Block crankshaft with special tool 11 9 260 .

NOTE: Picture of flywheel removal.

Fig 1: Blocking Crankshaft With Special Tool 11 9 260

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NOTE: Gearbox installed with manual gearbox:
Block crankshaft with special tool 11 8 180 .

Fig 2: Blocking Crankshaft With Special Tool 11 8 180

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NOTE: Gearbox installed with automatic transmission:

Block crankshaft with special tool 11 8 660 .

Fig 3: Blocking Crankshaft With Special Tool 11 8 660

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IMPORTANT: Do not release central bolt.
If the central bolt is accidentally loosened, the timing must be readjusted.

Fig 4: Identifying Central Bolt

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Release screws (1 to 8).

Remove vibration damper (1).

Screws on vibration damper

Tightening torque: 11 23 1AZ .

Fig 5: Vibration Damper Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N55)

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Assemble engine.