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
M10 x 65 Replace screws.	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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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE AND THE RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .