11 14 110 Removing and Installing Lower Timing Case Cover (N63)

Special Tools Required: 

• 11 4 470 .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove ENGINE .
• Remove Both CYLINDER HEADS .
• Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION .
• Remove UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION .
• Remove Alternator BELT TENSIONER .
• Remove VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Remove COOLANT PUMP .
• Remove ALTERNATOR .
• Remove A/C COMPRESSOR .
• Remove Hub for VIBRATION DAMPER .

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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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 On Timing Case Cover

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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 Gear Case Cover At Bottom  .

Assemble Engine.