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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Replace the lock washer (1).
Parts: Lock washer

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Feed in the lock washer (1) using a commercially available magnet (2) and install it.

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Make sure the lock washer (1) is installed correctly.

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

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Replace the bolts (arrows).
Parts: Screws
Tighten the screws (arrows) on the vibration damper (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 COMPONENT CARRIER .
Refer to INSTALLING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR CYLINDERS 4-6 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR 1-3 CYLINDERS .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to EVACUATE AND CHARGE CONDITIONING .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .