11 23 031 Removing and installing/replacing hub for vibration damper (M62): Installation

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Align groove in hub for vibration damper to featherkey.

Install hub (1) for vibration damper.

Fig 1: Installing Hub For Vibration Damper

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NOTE: Lines on oil-water heat exchanger and water hoses remain connected.

Release screw (1) and expansion rivet (2), remove mounting plate with oil-water heat exchanger from radiator.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Expansion Rivet

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Replace central screw.

Crank engine at central bolt and align dowel pin (1) to bore in special tool 11 2 450.

Fig 3: Aligning Dowel Pin In Special Tool 11 2 450 Bore

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Pull mounting plate downwards as far as water hoses permit.

Feed in special tool 11 2 450 between oil-water heat exchanger (1) and engine carrier.

Fig 4: Feeding Special Tool 11 2 450 Between Oil-Water Heat Exchanger And Engine Carrier

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Screw down special tool 11 2 450 with hub for vibration damper.

NOTE: Protect engine bracket from damage. Insert wood between engine support and special tool 11 2 450.
Tighten down central bolt (1) to joining torque.
Tightening torque,
refer to 11 23 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 5: Tightening Central Bolt To Joining Torque

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Place special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 2 450.

NOTE: Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.

Fig 6: Placing Special Tool 11 3 460

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Select 0° location and mark on insertion nut. Tighten the central screw with torsion angle.

Tightening torque,

refer to 11 23 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 7: Tightening Central Screw With Torsion Angle

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