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Vibration Damper: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, and 2004 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove upper radiator crossmember. Refer to GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT .
  2. Remove radiator fan (Refer to ELECTRIC COOLING FANS ) and accessory drive belts (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
  3. Remove damper center bolt while holding the damper with Special Tool 8191 (Fig 1).
    CAUTION: Before removing damper, verify that A/C belt tensioner is not contacting the damper, as damage could occur to tensioner, timing chain cover, and/or damper.
    Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Damper Center Bolt
    G02709608Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove damper by using Special Tools 8194 Insert and 1023 Three Jaw Puller (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Removing Vibration Damper
    G02709609Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.