11 23 010 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper (230i and 230i xDrive coupe/convertible)

Special tools required: 

• 11 6 130 

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
• Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .

Removal: 

Position special tool 11 6 130  and secure to timing case cover with screw (1).

Slide counter support with the screw (2) upwards until the teeth (3) engage completely in the flywheel gearing.

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Tighten screw (2).

Release cover (1) from the vibration damper with a screwdriver.

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Slacken all screws on the vibration damper (1).

Remove vibration damper (1).

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Replace CRANKSHAFT SEAL RING .

Installation: 

Coat the sealing surface on the vibration damper with clean engine oil.

Position vibration damper (1).

Tighten down all screws.

Tightening torque 11 23 1AZ .

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Install cover (1) in the vibration damper.

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Release screw (2).

Loosen counter support on flywheel gearing.

Release screw (1) and remove special tool 11 6 130  ).

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Attention! 

Do not run engine without ribbed drive belt.

Risk of damage  on vibration damper.

Required reworking: 

• Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .