Installing vibration damper

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Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Damper

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Remove the locating pin from the tensioner/damper.

Install the vibration damper.

Tighten the center nut to 180 Nm

Use the counterhold 9995433 .

Remove the counterhold 9995433 and tighten the bolts to 25 Nm then turn them 30° further.

Install the upper distributor cover.

Rotate the crankshaft twice and check that the marks on the crankshaft, the camshaft pulleys and the toothed belt correctly align.

Install the rear shield plate on the engine.

Install:

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Timing Covers

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The shield plate by the vibration damper and the upper and lower distributor covers
The idler pulley
The engine splash guard.