Install timing case cover, bottom

Mounting the beaded metal gaskets 

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

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Jump guard
  M6x25	tightening torque  10 Nm

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• For timing case cover or timing chain replacement: 

  Release and remount the 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).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

  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).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

  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).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

  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 INSTALLING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING OIL PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH RIGHT VANOS ADJUSTERS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPECIAL TOOL TO PRETENSION THE TIMING CHAIN AT CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEALING CAP ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE GUIDE TUBE FOR THE OIL DIPSTICK .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH LEFT VANOS ADJUSTERS .
• Refer to REMOVING SPECIAL TOOL TO PRETENSION TIMING CHAIN ON CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• 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 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING OIL FEED LINE ON EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Refer to PARTIALLY ATTACHING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT PUMPS .
• Refer to INSTALLING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT TENSIONER .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE FRONT AXLE INCLUDING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
• Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
• Refer to FILLING ENGINE OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .