11 14 110 Removing and installing, sealing/replacing rear gear case cover (N47)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Engines with surface sealant:
Application time of sealing bead max. 12 minutes.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ENGINE .
Remove FLYWHEEL .
Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
Removing OIL SUMP .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Gear Case Cover Screws

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Loosen gear case cover with a screwdriver (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Loosening Gear Case Cover With Screwdriver

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Loosen gear case cover with a screwdriver (1) in direction of arrow.

Remove gear case cover.

Fig 3: Loosening Gear Case Cover With Screwdriver

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Remove gasket remnants from crankcase and gear case cover with special tool 11 4 470 .

Apply sealing bead (1) at marked points.

Installation note:

Application time of sealing bead (1) max. 12 minutes.

Position sealing bead (1) at marked point (see arrow) on outside on gear case cover.

Thickness of SEALING BEAD : 1.5 to 2.0 mm.

Fig 4: Gear Case Cover Sealing Bead Applying Area

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Insert bolts (1).

Fig 5: Gear Case Cover Bolts

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Secure special tool 00 9 120 with bolts (1).

Tightening torque: 11 14 2AZ .

Fig 6: Tightening Gear Case Cover Bolts

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Replace radial shaft seal at front.

Assemble engine.

Procedure for replacing gear case cover.

Release screws (1).

Release bolt holding high pressure pump.

Fig 7: Gear Case Cover Screws

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Remove gasket remnants from the crankcase with special tool 11 4 470 .

Apply sealing bead (1) at marked points.

Installation note:

Application time of sealing bead (1) max. 12 minutes.

Fig 8: Gear Case Cover Sealing Bead Applying Area

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Position sealing bead (1) at marked point (see arrow) on inside on gear case cover.

Thickness of SEALING BEAD : 1.5 to 2.0 mm.

Preassemble special tool 11 8 815 on crankshaft.

Install accelerator pedal module ring (1) with gear case cover dry and without lubricant.

Fig 9: Installing Accelerator Pedal Module Ring With Gear Case Cover

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Insert bolts (1).

Fig 10: Gear Case Cover Bolts

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Secure special tool 00 9 120 with bolts (1).

Tightening torque: 11 14 2AZ .

Fig 11: Tightening Gear Case Cover Bolts

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Assemble engine.