Engine Code BLV

Vibration Damper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counter-Holder Tool (T10069)

• Two Arm Puller (T10040)

• Puller Legs with Thrust Piece (T10040/2A+/3)

• The two arm puller (T10040) is only necessary for tight fitting vibration dampers.

Removing

- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Secure the vibration damper using the counter-holder tool (T10069).

- Loosen the vibration damper bolt and unscrew it approximately 10 mm.

- Remove the vibration damper from the crankshaft hub. If the vibration damper cannot be removed, use the two arm puller (T10040) and puller legs (T10040/2A) and (T10040/3).






Installing

Check the rubber connection between the inner ring and the outer ring of the vibration damper for cracks and flaking. If rubber connection damage is identified, the vibration damper must be replaced.

- Clean the threads in the crankshaft using an M18 x 1.5 thread tap.

- Replace the vibration damper bolts.

- Position the vibration damper and tighten the bolt using the torque wrench (V.A.G 1601) and the counter-holder tool (T10069).

Tightening specification: 100 Nm + an additional 180° (1/2) turn.

- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.