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.

Clean the sealing surface (1) from oil and contamination.

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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 bolt (1).
Guide the special tool 2 466 729 out and remove.

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Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Vibration damper to crankshaft
M10 x 65 Replace screws.	Joining torque	40 Nm
	Angle of rotation	120°

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Loosen screw (2).
Slide the counter support with the bolt (2) down until the teeth (3) are no longer engaged in the gearing of the flywheel (4).
Release the screw (1) and feed out and remove special tool 0 496 595 (11 6 130) .

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