11 14 015 Removing and installing/replacing sealing cap for oil pump chain tensioner (S55)

Special tools required: 

• 11 8 530
• 11 8 531
• 11 8 532
• 11 8 533
• 11 8 534
• 11 8 535
• 11 8 537
• 11 8 536
• 2 318 118
• 2 361 283

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FAN COWL .
• Remove DRIVE BELT  for alternator.
• Remove VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Remove TENSIONING DEVICE  for drive belt.
• Remove COOLANT PUMP .

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.

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Special tool 2 318 118 is magnetic.

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

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Screw back screw (2) on special tool 2 361 283.

Install special tool 2 361 283 with screw (1) on special tool 11 8 531.

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Position sealing cap on crankcase.

Installing sealing cap: 

Screw in screw (1) on special tool 2 361 283 up to limit position.

Tightening torque 20 Nm.

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Assemble engine.