11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket

Special tools required: 

• 11 4 470

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
• Check CYLINDER HEAD FOR WATERTIGHTNESS 
• Check CYLINDER HEAD FOR DEVIATION FROM FLATNESS 

Remove remnants of oil and dirt from blind holes (1).

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Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

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The cylinder head gasket (1) can only be checked using the part number.

Installation note: 

If the cylinder head is remachined, a thicker gasket (+0.3 mm)  is available for Service personnel.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Installing the CYLINDER HEAD 
• Assemble engine