Vibration Damper: Removing

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

-- Remove the cap from the vibration damper.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft toothed belt gear bolt with a wrench and loosen the bolts -arrows- on the vibration damper.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts and remove the vibration damper.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal/Installation Vibration Damper/Belt Pulley

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