11 23 010 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Remove A/C compressor DRIVE BELT .
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT .

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) with belt pulley (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Belt Pulley And Screws

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NOTE: Engine or transmission removed.

Secure special tool 119260 HOLDER to flywheel (1).

Screw in special tool 11 9 263 with bolt (2) on crankcase.

Fig 2: Securing Special Tool (11 9 260) To Flywheel

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Release screws (2).

Remove vibration damper (1).

Tightening torque: 11 23 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Damper And Screws

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NOTE: Engine or transmission installed.

Attach special tool 11 0 280 to vibration damper.

Support special tool 11 0 280 on holder (1).

Release all anti-fatigue bolts (2).

Installation:

Replace stress bolts.

Fig 4: Supporting Special Tool (11 0 280) On Holder

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Support special tool 11 0 280 on holder (2).

Tighten anti-fatigue bolts (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Tightening torque: 11 23 1AZ .

Fig 5: Supporting Special Tool (11 0 280) On Holder

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Assemble engine.