Installing the rear timing case cover
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .
- Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
- Remove the seal residue in areas (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
- Clean the sealing surface (1)
with brake cleaner.CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
Brake cleaner 2.0 500 ml, Spray can 83192365214 20, Canister 83192365215 NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .- Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents. - Remove the seal residue in areas (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
- Clean the sealing surface (1)
with brake cleaner.CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
Brake cleaner 2.0 500 ml, Spray can 83192365214 20, Canister 83192365215 - Position the timing case cover (1) underneath.
- Position the punch inside in the crankshaft sealing ring (2) .
- Remove the crankshaft sealing ring (2)
outwards in arrow direction.
- Check the fitting sleeves (1) for damage and replace as needed.
- Check for correct fit of fitting sleeves (1)
.
- Have the special tool 2 469 803
ready.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES . - Position the sealing compound (1)
as shown on the special tool 2 469 803
.
Parts: Sealant
SEALING COMPOUND DESCRIPTIONLoctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature 50 ml, Cartridge 83190404517 NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly. - Apply the sealing compound in area (1)
along the inner edge.TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
Height of the sealing bead 2.0 mm... 2.5 mm - Replace screws (1)
to (11)
.
Parts: Screws
- Carefully mount the timing case cover (A) .
- Tighten the screws in the sequence (1)
to (11)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear timing case cover on crankcase M6 x 31
Replace screws.Joining torque 8 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Connect and lock the connector (1) .
- Make sure the connector (1)
engages audibly.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Radial shaft seal damage .
Taping the sealing lip (inner) and applying oil to the radial shaft seal will lead to its destruction .- Do not tap the sealing lip (inner) of the radial shaft seal.
- Do not apply oil to the radial shaft seal.
- Install the radial shaft seal dry.
- Pre-assemble special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) on crankshaft.
- Carefully slip the new crankshaft sealing ring (1) straight off in a rotational movement using special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) until the new crankshaft sealing ring is parallel to the timing case cover.
- Secure special tool 0 494 029 (11 9 182)
to the crankshaft using special tool 0 494 031 (11 9 184)
.
- Connect special tool 2 360 215 onto special tool 0 493 881 (11 9 180)
.
- Carefully pull in the new crankshaft sealing ring using special tool 0 494 028 (11 9 181)
and 2 360 215
in combination with special tool 0 494 030 (11 9 183)
.
- Tighten the new crankshaft sealing ring using the tool (1) to the stop.