Vibration Damper, Removing And Installing, Vehicle With Generator Or With High-Voltage System: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Collar Nut

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Replace the bolt with the O-ring after removing.

-- If necessary, remove the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Knurled Nut: T10531/4 -B- and Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool: T10531/3 -A- from the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Tensioning Pin: T10531/2 .

-- Attach the vibration damper. At the same time, pay attention to the tooth contour of the chain sprocket -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying TDC

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-- Place the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool: T10531/3 -A- on the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Tensioning Pin: T10531/2 .

Fig 3: Identifying Turning Over Tool And Collar Nut

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At the same time the hex fitting points to the vibration damper.

-- Install the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Knurled Nut: T10531/4 -B-. While doing so, move the vibration damper back and forth slightly to check if the vibration damper is seated correctly in the tooth contour.

-- Tighten the knurled nut until the vibration damper can no longer be turned.

-- Place the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Counterhold Tool: T10531/1 as shown on the vibration damper and tighten it hand-tight using the knurled bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Tool Mount

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The arrow marking on the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Counterhold Tool: T10531/1 must point upward.

-- Remove the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Knurled Nut: T10531/4 -A- and loosen the tensioning pin -B-.

Fig 5: Identifying Collar Nut And Tensioning Bolt

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-- Unscrew the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Tensioning Pin: T10531/2 and remove it with the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool: T10531/3 .

-- Install a new vibration damper bolt hand-tight with an oiled O-ring -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Vibration Damper Bolt And O-Ring

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-- Remove the knurled bolts -arrows- and remove the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Counterhold Tool: T10531/1 .

Fig 7: Identifying Assembly Tool Mount

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-- tighten the vibration damper bolt, to do so, use the Counterholder: T40378 -1-.

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Replace the timing chain cover bolts after removing.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

Refer to the appropriate service information.

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .