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Installing the rear timing case cover

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the surface  .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage  .
  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
G15904053Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Brake cleaner 2.0  500 ml, Spray can 83192365214
20, Canister 83192365215
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the surface  .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage  .
  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
G15904054Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Brake cleaner 2.0  500 ml, Spray can 83192365214
20, Canister 83192365215
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (APPLICABLE BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .
G15904058Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.
G15904059Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION

Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound 
Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature 
50 ml, Cartridge 83190404517
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Height of the sealing bead 
2.0 mm... 2.5 mm
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Rear timing case cover on crankcase 
M6 x 31
Replace screws.
Joining torque  8 Nm
Angle of rotation  90°
Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence
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Installing the rear crankshaft seal 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The radial shaft seal must be installed dry. Do not use motor oil or lubricant.
G15904063Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
G15904065Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work