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Vibration Damper






Vibration Damper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Counter Hold Tool (T10355)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the right noise insulation - arrows -.






- Remove the frame for the noise insulation.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Lift the clamps - 1 and 2 - and remove the air guide pipe.

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

- To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in direction of - arrow -.






- Secure tensioner with (T10060 A).

- Remove ribbed belt from vibration damper ribbed belt pulley.

- Rotate the vibration damper using the (T10355) into the "TDC" position - arrow -.






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

- Remove vibration damper bolt using (T10355).

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.

Installing






For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Ribbed Belt Drive Overview ] Ribbed Belt Drive Overview.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

Replace the vibration damper bolt.

The O-ring - 1 - is supplied with the bolt. Coat it with oil before installing.

The hose supports, air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

- Coat the sealing lip with transmission oil.

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

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