11 14 110 Removing and Installing Lower Timing Case Cover (N63O1)

Special Tools Required:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Fully Remove FRONT AXLE Together with Engine.
Remove Engine From Front Axle. Refer To Procedure for:
Mount Engine On ASSEMBLY STAND .
Remove Both Cylinder Heads. See LEFT CYLINDER HEAD or RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
Remove Alternator BELT TENSIONER .
Remove OIL PUMP .
Remove UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION .
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER .
Remove COOLANT PUMP .
Remove ALTERNATOR .
Remove A/C Compressor. Refer To Appropriate "Removing and Installing" COMPRESSOR Procedure According To Engine/Vehicle.

Release Screws Along Lines (1).

Remove Timing Case Cover (2) Towards Front.

Clean Sealing Surfaces with Special Tool 11 4 470 .

Graphic Shows Engine N63.

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 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.

Do Not Wash Off Pu Material Overhang

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Case Cover and Screws

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Replace RADIAL SHAFT SEAL In Gear Case Cover At Bottom.

Assemble Engine.