11 66 000 Removing and installing or replacing vacuum pump (M57T2-SCR)
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WARNING:
Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove acoustic cover. See 13..... REMOVE THE ACOUSTIC COVERS (M57T2 WITH AND WITHOUT SCR) .
- Partially release EGR cooler. See 11 71 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE EXHAUST-GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER (M57T2-SCR) .
- Detach EGR pipe.
Release screw.
Detach coupling element of vacuum hose.
Installation note:
Replace O-ring during installation.
Release screws.
Remove vacuum pump.
NOTE:
Screw threads are coated with sealing compound.
Replace screws or apply Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound.
Replace screws or apply Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound.
Installation note:
Replace O-ring (1) and apply a thin coat of lubricant.
Align driver (2) of vacuum pump to recess on camshaft gear.
NOTE:
The screw on the camshaft gear has an air vent for lubricating the vacuum pump.
Assemble engine.
Check vacuum system for tightness.