11 23 031 Removing and installing / replacing vibration damper hub (N62 / N62TU): Installation:

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Check vibration damper hub and radial seal, replace if necessary.

Align groove in vibration damper hub to parallel key and install vibration damper hub.

Replace central bolt (1).

Tighten down central bolt (1) to joining torque.

Tightening torque 11 23 2AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

Fit special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 9 451.

Fig 1: Fitting Special Tool (11 3 460) On Central Bolt

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NOTE: Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.

Select 0° position and secure special tool 11 9 453 with clamping screw on socket (special tool 113 454).

Fig 1: Securing Special Tool On Socket

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Tighten the central screw with torsion angle.

Tightening torque 11 23 2AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Assemble engine.