Install timing case cover, bottom

Mounting the beaded metal gaskets 

• Clean sealing surfaces (2)  .
• Replace beaded metal gaskets (1)  .

  Parts:  Sheet metal beaded seals

• Securing the beaded metal gaskets (1)  with the timing case cover screws.
• For timing case cover or timing chain replacement: 

  Loosen screw (3)  .

  Remove jump guard (4)  .

  Position jump guard (4)  .

  Tighten down screw (3)  .

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Jump guard
M6x25	Tightening torque	10 Nm

• For timing case cover or timing chain replacement: 

  Release and remount coolant temperature sensor (1)  .

  Tighten the coolant temperature sensor (1)  .

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Water/oil temperature sensor
Sensor M12x1.5	Tightening torque	18 Nm

• The centering pins (1)  must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

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• (1)  Clean sealing surfaces.

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Tightening the screw connection 1 on the front timing case cover 

• Position the timing case cover.
• Tighten screws in the order (1)  to (2)  .

Timing case cover on bottom crankcase
M8x45, M8x55, M8x65, M8x85	tightening torque	25 Nm

Securing the screw connection 2 on the front timing case cover 

• Tighten screws in the order (3)  to (9)  .

Timing case cover on bottom crankcase
M8x45, M8x55, M8x65, M8x85	tightening torque	25 Nm

Mounting the screw connection 3 on the front timing case cover 

• Position the carrier plate (1)  .
• Tighten screws in the order (10)  to (12)  .

Timing case cover on bottom crankcase
M8x45, M8x55, M8x65, M8x85	tightening torque	25 Nm

• Connect and lock the plug connection (1)  to the coolant temperature sensor (2)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT HOLDER .
• Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING OIL PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH LEFT VANOS ADJUSTERS (CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION CYLINDER BANK 2) .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH VANOS ADJUSTERS (CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY, BANK 1) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEALING CAP ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
• Installing conduit on bank 2.

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  • Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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  • Position the wiring harness.
  • Tighten down screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Cable duct
    M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 PARTIALLY .
• Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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  • Position the conduit (2).
  • Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES
  
  

  Cable duct
  M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTORS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING RAIL OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VACUUM PUMP .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTORS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING RAIL ON BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD ON THE BOTTOM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
• Refer to MOUNTING FIXTURE ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT MOUNT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE FOR BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER WITH THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT TENSIONER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT PUMPS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE UPPER HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE ENGINE TO THE LIFTING TABLE .