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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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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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).

Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Securing the screw connection 2 on the front timing case cover

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

Fig 2: Front Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Mounting the screw connection 3 on the front timing case cover

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

Fig 3: Carrier Plate Screws Tightening Sequence

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

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Follow-up work

Refer to FASTENING THE COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND THE HEAT EXCHANGER .
Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT PUMPS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT .
Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING OIL PUMP .
Refer to INSTALL THE LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH VANOS ADJUSTERS (CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY, BANK 1) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR IGNITION SYSTEM OF BANK 1 .
Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to SECURING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE ON THE LEFT .
Refer to SECURING COOLANT LINES FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Refer to INSTALL RAIL OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING RAIL ON BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDERS 5 AND 6 .
Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALL DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH LEFT VANOS ADJUSTERS (CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION CYLINDER BANK 2) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
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 THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Refer to INSTALLING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR IGNITION SYSTEM OF BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION OF CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT FUEL SUPPLY LINE .
Refer to SECURING COOLANT LINES FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Refer to INSTALLING RAIL ON BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDERS 1 AND 2
Refer to FASTENING THE COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND THE HEAT EXCHANGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALL DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING OIL FILLER NECK .
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 FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE FOR BANK 2. .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSSING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE .
Refer to INSTALLING BRACKET FOR RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALL RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALL THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
Refer to ATTACHING THE ENGINE TO THE LIFTING TABLE .