11 14 110 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing front gear case cover (M57T2-SCR)

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Special tools required:

11 3 340

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ENGINE
Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
Remove OIL SUMP
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER
Replace crankshaft RADIAL SHAFT SEAL

IMPORTANT: Protect alternator against engine oil.
Cover alternator with suitable auxiliary materials.
(Risk of damage).
Assemble charge air hoses without grease and dry.

Release screws.

Remove gear case cover.

Fig 1: Locating Gear Case Cover Screws

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Lock chain tensioner (1) at bottom with special tool 11 3 340 and remove.

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque: 13 52 2AZ .

Detach tensioning rail (3).

Detach guide rail (4).

Remove sprockets and chain.

Installation note:

Check fitting sleeves (see arrows) for damage.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Rail, Guide Rail And Slacken Nut

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Replace gasket.

Installation note:

When repair work is carried out on the gear case cover, the gear case cover gasket must be cut through at the marked points (1).

Apply a thin coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealant (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department) to ends (arrows) of gear case cover on both sides.

Fig 3: Locating Gear Case Cover Gasket Marked Points

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If necessary, remove COOLANT PUMP .

Fit gear case cover.

Insert all screws and pre-tighten to 5 Nm.

Tightening torque: 11 14 5AZ .

Installation note:

Screw plug

Tightening torque: 11 14 1AZ .

Fig 4: Locating Gear Case Cover Screws

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Assemble engine.