Special tools required:

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00 9 120
11 0 280

For identification of special tools, refer to ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .

Remove engine underguard.

Remove fan cowl.

Remove A/C compressor drive belt. Refer to 11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (S54) .

Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (S54) .

Unfasten screws.

Remove plate (1) for TDC marking.

Fig 1: Removing Plate For TDC Marking

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Unfasten screws. Remove belt pulley.

Fig 2: Removing Belt Pulley

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Mount special tool 11 0 280 on vibration damper.

NOTE: Special tool 11 0 280 is supported on mounting bracket for A/C system.

CAUTION: Do not damage mounting bracket for A/C system.

Fig 3: Mounting Special Tool On Vibration Damper

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Loosen screws (1).

Remove special tool 11 0 280.

CAUTION: Do not damage belt pulley of water pump.

Remove vibration damper from crankshaft and feed out below belt pulley of water pump.

Fig 4: Removing Vibration Damper

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Installation:

Align locating bore in vibration damper to dowel pin (1).

Fig 5: Aligning Locating Bore In Vibration Damper To Dowel Pin

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CAUTION: Feed in vibration damper (1) behind belt pulley (2) of water pump.

Fig 6: Installing Vibration Damper

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Installation:

Attach vibration damper and align to dowel pin.

NOTE: A washer is installed under screws (1).

Replace screws (1).

NOTE: Feed in special tool 11 0 280 behind tensioning roller and support on mounting bracket of A/C system.

Mount special tool 11 0 280 on vibration damper.

Fig 7: Mounting Special Tool On Vibration Damper

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Installation:

Tighten down screws on vibration damper with special tool 00 9 120

Tightening torque, 11 23 2AZ. Refer to 11 23 VIBRATION DAMPER .

Fig 8: Tightening Down Screws On Vibration Damper

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