11 14 110 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing timing case cover (S50 / S54): Notes

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Special tools required:

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For identification of special tools, refer to ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .

NOTE: Illustrations show the S50. The procedure is identical for the S54.

Unscrew oil sump.

NOTE: After removing oil sump, reinstall front axle support provisionally and remove special tool 00 0 200.

Remove cylinder head. Refer to 11 12 100 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head (S54) .

Remove vibration damper.

Remove radial seal. Refer to 11 14 141 Replacing radial seal in lower timing case cover(S50 / S54) .

NOTE: Install new radial seal only after installing timing case cover.

S50 only

If necessary, remove pulse generator from timing case cover.

Fig 1: Removing Pulse Generator From Timing Case Cover

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Remove vane pump from timing case cover (lines remain connected).

Unfasten screws and remove timing case cover.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Case Cover

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NOTE: Dowel pins for location purposes are pressed into the timing case cover.