Removing the vibration damper

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to REMOVING THE BELT TENSIONER .
Refer to REMOVING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .

Use counter support (5) 0 496 365 (11 8 090) to secure the vibration damper.

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Tool set 2 445 267 for securing the vibration damper:
screw (1)

fitting sleeve (2)

screw (3)

Shim (4)

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Position the fitting sleeve (2) at the bore of the belt tensioner.
Position the shim (4) between the vibration damper and the counter support (5) .
Position the counter support (5) on the vibration damper.
Tighten the fitting sleeve (2) and the counter support (5) with the screw (3) hand tight.
The notches (6) of the fitting sleeve (2) must point to the counter support (5) .

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Tighten the counter support (5) and shim (4) with the screws (1) hand tight.
Unscrew the central bolt (7) .
Loosen screws (1) and (3) .
Remove the counter support (5) .
Remove the fitting sleeve (2) .
Remove the shim (4) .
Feed out the vibration damper.