11 23 010 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper (M62)

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Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Remove alternator drive belt,

refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (M62)

Remove drive belt for a/c compressor,

refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING DRIVE BELT FOR A/C COMPRESSOR (M60 / M62 / M73)

Release screws and remove vibration damper.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws And Remove Vibration Damper

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Installation

The vibration damper is located with a dowel pin. Replace screws.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 23 3AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper Located With A Dowel Pin

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