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11 66 000 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum pump (N55)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock connector (1) on vacuum pump and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Pump Connector
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Rotate crankshaft at central bolt.

Turn sprocket wheel until drilled holes and screws of vacuum pump match up.

Screw in special tool 11 8 650 .

Secure special tool 11 0 290 in sprocket and to special tool 11 8 650 .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 66 2AZ .

Fig 2: Releasing Camshaft Sprocket Screw
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Carefully press tensioning rail (1) with a suitable screwdriver (2) in direction of arrow.

As the oil pressure in the chain tensioner can only be drained pulsating, the tensioning rail (1) must be pressed several times.

Fig 3: Pressing Tensioning Rail Using Suitable Screwdriver
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Press the tensioning rail (1) and hold down.

Fix chain tensioner piston in position with a suitable lock pin (2).

Fig 4: Adjusting Chain Tensioner Piston Position
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 66 1AZ .

Release screws (1).

Secure screws (1) against falling out.

Fig 5: Identifying Chain Tensioner And Screws
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Remove vacuum pump (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Replace seal. 

Fig 6: Removing Vacuum Pump
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Assemble engine.