11 14 110 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing front gear case cover (M57T2-SCR)

Necessary preliminary work:

IMPORTANT: Protect alternator against engine oil.

Cover alternator with suitable auxiliary materials.

(Risk of damage).

Assemble charge air hoses without grease and dry.

Release screws.

Remove gear case cover.

Fig 1: Locating Gear Case Cover Screws

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Lock chain tensioner (1) at bottom with special tool 11 3 340 and remove.

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque: see 13 52 2AZ in 13 52 HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP DRIVE .

Detach tensioning rail (3).

Detach guide rail (4).

Remove sprockets and chain.

Fig 2: Locating Fitting Sleeves

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Installation note:

Check fitting sleeves (see arrows) for damage.

Replace gasket.

Installation note:

When repair work is carried out on the gear case cover, the gear case cover gasket must be cut through at the marked points (1).

Apply a thin coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealant (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department) to ends (arrows) of gear case cover on both sides.

If necessary, remove COOLANT PUMP .

Fig 3: Identifying Gear Case Cover Gasket Cutting Points

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Fit gear case cover.

Insert all screws and pre-tighten to 5 Nm.

NOTE: M7 screws.

Installation note:

Tightening torque, see 11 14 1AZ in 11 14 CASE COVERS .

Fig 4: Locating Gear Case Cover Screws

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Assemble engine.