Removing and installing lower gear case cover (S63T2) (X5 M)

Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT AXLE .
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD and LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
Remove UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION .
Remove alternator BELT TENSIONER .
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER .
Remove COOLANT PUMP .
Remove ALTERNATOR .
Remove AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Remove hub for VIBRATION DAMPER .
Release screws along lines (1).

Remove timing case cover (2) towards front.

Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470.

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NOTE: Check jump guard for damage.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 14 1AZ .

Remove jump guard (2).

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Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470.

NOTE: Preposition all bolts in timing case cover.
Replace beaded metal gaskets (1, 2 and 3) .

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Fit timing case cover (2).

Initially tighten all bolts to approx. 5 Nm.

Fully tighten all bolts in alternate sequence.

Tightening torque 11 14 2AZ .

NOTE: Wait for PU material to emerge at sealing joints.
Carefully wipe off protruding PU material.

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Replace RADIAL SHAFT SEAL in gear case cover at bottom .

Assemble engine.