11 14 010 Replacing Sealing Cover For Vacuum Pump (N52K)

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Special tools required:

For the following special tools, refer to ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS (N52K) .

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove fan cowl with electric fan. See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N52/ N52K/ N53) .
Remove alternator drive belt . See 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N52K) .
Remove drive belt tensioner . See 11 28 020 REPLACING TENSIONING DEVICE FOR ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N52) .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphics show alternator and power steering pump removed.

Fig 1: Secure special tools 11 8 535, 11 8 531, 11 8 537 and special tool 11 9 266

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Secure special tools 11 8 535, 11 8 531, 11 8 537 and special tool 11 9 266.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (11 8 537, 11 8 534)

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Position special tool 11 8 537 by hand on sealing cap. Screw in special tool 11 8 534.

NOTE: The sealing cap is pressed out diagonally during this work step.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 8 533) And (11 8 532)

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Screw in new sealing cap (1) with special tools 11 8 532 and 11 8 533 until flush with crankcase upper part.

Assemble engine.