Vibration Damper: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Tightening specifications, refer to RIBBED BELT DRIVE OVERVIEW .

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

Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring And Tooth Contour

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-- Coat the sealing lip on the O-ring with engine oil.

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