11 14 010 Replacing vacuum pump sealing cover (N51)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: The procedure is the same as for the crankshaft radial seal.

Expose removal openings on sealing cover.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Radial Seal

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Convert special tool 11 9 200 (see Fig 2).

Screw special tool 11 9 200 onto sealing cover.

NOTE: Insert screws until flush only with special tool 11 9 200 .

Fig 2: Special Tool (11 9 200) And Screws

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Screw in special tool 11 4 362.

Fig 3: Special Tool (11 4 362)

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Attach special tool 11 4 361 to bedplate construction screw connection (see arrow in Fig 4).

Secure with knurled screw (1).

Screw special tool 11 4 364 into special tool 11 9 200 and screw out in direction of arrow.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the picture shows the alternator and power steering pump removed.

Fig 4: Special Tools (11 9 200), (11 4 364), (11 4 361), Knurled Screw And Removal Direction

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Prepare new sealing cover (1) with special tool 11 9 200without screws.

Screw in sealing cover with special tool 11 4 363 until it is flush.

Fig 5: Special Tools (11 9 200), (11 4 363), Sealing Cover And Removal Direction

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Assemble engine.