11 14 010 Replacing sealing cap for vacuum pump

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FAN COWL .
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT .
Remove both drive belt TENSIONERS .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustrations show alternator and servo pump.

Secure special tool 11 8 531 with special tool 11 8 535.

Twist out special tool 11 8 533 in direction of arrow until special tool 11 8 532 is released from mounting.

Secure special tool 11 8 532 against falling down.

Fig 1: Twisting Out Special Tool (11 8 533) And (11 8 532)

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Position special tool 11 8 532 by hand on sealing cover.

Screw in special tool 11 8 544.

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

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool (11 8 532) On Sealing Cover

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Screw in new sealing cover (1) with special tools 11 8 532 and 11 8 533 until flush with housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Cover With Special Tools (11 8 532) And (11 8 533)

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Assemble engine.