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11 14 015 Removing and installing/replacing sealing cap for oil pump chain tensioner (N55)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary work: 

Drive out sealing cap (1) with a suitable punch (2) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: The sealing cap is driven out diagonally during this operation.
Fig 1: Removing Sealing Cap
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Removing sealing cap: 

Prepare special tool 11 8 530 .

Remove special tool 11 8 533 from special tool 11 8 532 and 11 8 534 .

Special tool 11 8 536 is not required.

Fig 2: Identifying Special tool 11 8 536
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Special tool 2 318 118 is magnetic.

Secure special tool 2 318 118 on special tool 11 8 531 (refer to Fig 3).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 2 318 118
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Screw back screw (2) on special tool 2 318 119 .

Install special tool 2 318 119 with screw (1) on special tool 11 8 531 .

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool 2 318 119
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Position sealing cap (1) on crankcase (2).

Fig 5: Positioning Sealing Cap On Crankcase
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Installing sealing cap: 

Screw in screw (1) on special tool 2 318 119 up to limit position.

Tightening torque 20 Nm.

Fig 6: Installing Sealing Cap Using Special Tool 2 318 119
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Assemble engine.