Removing Vibration Damper

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Position vibration damper -2- for removal.
1. 1.1. Use special tool turning device 9773 -1- to position the vibration damper (turn it clockwise) until a staking bore in the vibration damper is flush with the bore on the crankcase.
2. 1.2. Stake the vibration damper using one of the locating pins 9595/1 -3- .
3. 1.3. Loosen six external Torx screws (E12) M8 x 1 x 25 (fine thread) only slightly.
  
  Fig 1: Positioning Vibration Damper (Removal)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Slacken the drive belt.
→ 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT - TURBO .
Remove vibration damper.
1. 3.1. Unscrew six external Torx screws (E12) M8 x 1 x 25 (fine thread) and remove the vibration damper.
2. 3.2. Check dowel pin and vibration damper for damage (e.g. cracks, deformation) and replace components if necessary.
3. 3.3. Replace screws.