11 14 015 Removing and installing/replacing sealing cap for oil pump chain tensioner (N55) (X6 xDrive 35i, X6 sDrive 35i)

Special tools required: 

• 11 8 530 
• 11 8 531 
• 11 8 532 
• 11 8 533 
• 11 8 534 
• 11 8 535 
• 11 8 537 
• 2 318 118 
• 2 318 119 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FAN COWL .
• Remove DRIVE BELT for alternator.
• Remove VIBRATION DAMPER .

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

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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.

special tool 2 318 118 is magnetic.

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

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.

Position sealing cap (1) on crankcase (2).

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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.

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Assemble engine.