Vibration Damper

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Locking Pin T10060 A
Counter Hold Tool T10355

Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the right front wheel.

-- Remove the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Air Guide Pipe And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by lifting the clamps -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Use the counter hold tool T10355 to rotate the vibration damper to Top Dead Center (TDC) -arrow- :

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper Rotated Into "OT" Position Using Counter Hold Tool T10355

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The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow mark on the lower timing chain cover.

CAUTION:

The engine could be destroyed:

In order NOT to change the valve timing, the crankshaft must NOT be moved out of the TDC position when the vibration damper is removed.

-- Use the counter hold tool T10355 tool to remove the vibration damper bolt.

-- Remove the vibration damper.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

NOTE:

Tightening specifications, refer to RIBBED BELT OVERVIEW .

Replace the vibration damper bolt with O-ring -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring And Tooth Contour

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-- Lubricate the sealing lip on the seal with engine oil.

-- Mount the vibration damper; when doing this, pay attention to the tooth contour -arrow-.