Installing the vibration damper

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Radial shaft seal damage.
When fitting the vibration damper, the radial shaft seal may be damaged.

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 screws (1).
Parts: Screws
Hand-tighten the bolt (1).
Guide the special tool 2 466 729 out and remove.

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Version A (without mild hybrid technology):

Replace all remaining screws (1).

Position vibration damper (1).

Tighten the bolts (arrows) on the vibration damper (1).

TIGHTEN TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Vibration damper with belt pulley to crankshaft
M10x65 Replace screws. Tighten screws crosswise.	1. Joining torque	40 Nm
	2. Angle of rotation	60°
	3. Angle of rotation	60°

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Replace all remaining screws (1).

Parts: Screws

Position vibration damper (1).

Tighten the bolts (arrows) on the vibration damper (1).

TIGHTEN TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Vibration damper with belt pulley to crankshaft
M10x65 Replace screws. Tighten screws crosswise.	1. Joining torque	40 Nm
	2. Angle of rotation	60°
	3. Angle of rotation	60°

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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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Follow-up work