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Observe direction of engine rotation

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Crank engine at central bolt until marking (see arrow) is reached on vibration absorber.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 28 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Crank Pulley Screws And Marking
G06888580Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Belt pulley is pretensioned.
Belt pulley tension is relieved abruptly during the cranking process! 
NOTE: Crank engine at central bolt until marking (see arrow) is reached on vibration absorber.
Remove elasto-belt.


Fig 1: Identifying Marking Reached On Vibration Absorber
G06888581Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.