11 14 110 Removing and installing lower timing case cover (N63)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws along lines (1).

Remove timing case cover (2) towards front.

Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Case Cover And Screws

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NOTE: Check jump guard for damage.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 14 1AZ .

Remove jump guard (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Jump Guard And Screw

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Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Installation note:

Preposition all bolts in timing case cover.

Replace beaded metal gaskets (1, 2 and 3) .

Fig 3: Identifying Beaded Metal Gaskets

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Fit timing case cover (2).

Initially tighten all bolts to approx. 5 Nm.

Fully tighten all bolts in alternate sequence.

Tightening torque 11 14 2AZ .

Installation note:

Wait for PU material to emerge at sealing joints.

Carefully wipe off protruding PU material.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Case Cover And Screws

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Replace RADIAL SHAFT SEAL in timing case cover at bottom .

Assemble engine.