11 14 010 Replacing sealing cap for vacuum pump (N55)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

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

Removing sealing cap:

Prepare special tool 11 8 530 .

Remove special tool 11 8 533 from special tool 11 8 532 .

Install special tool 11 8 534 .

Special tool 11 8 536 is not required.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Set

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Attach special tool 11 8 531 to long special tool 11 8 535 .

Short special tool 11 8 535 (short); a 6 mm thick M10 washer must be placed underneath between crankcase and special tool 11 8 531 .

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

Fig 2: Attaching/Positioning Special Tools

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Special tool 11 8 537 must be positioned manually on sealing cap.

Screw in special tool 11 8 534 .

NOTE: The sealing cap is pressed out diagonally during this operation

Fig 3: Screwing-In Special Tool 11 8 534

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Installing sealing cap:

Prepare special tool 11 8 530 .

Remove special tool 11 8 534 from special tool.

Install special tools 11 8 533 and 11 8 532 .

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool Set (11 8 530)

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

Fig 5: Screwing-In Sealing Cap Using Special Tools

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Assemble engine.