11 14 010 Replacing sealing cover for vacuum pump (N52K)

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Special tools required:

11 4 361
11 4 362
11 4 363
11 4 364
11 9 200

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove fan cowl with electric fan
Remove alternator drive belt
Remove drive belt tensioner

NOTE: The procedure is the same as for the crankshaft radial seal.
Expose removal openings on sealing cover.

Fig 1: Locating Openings On Sealing Cover

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Convert special tool 11 9 200 (see illustration).

Screw special tool 11 9 200 onto sealing cover.

NOTE: Insert screws until flush only with special tool 11 9 200 .

Fig 2: Special Tool (11 9 200)

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Screw in special tool 11 4 362 .

Fig 3: Special Tool (11 4 362)

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Attach special tool 11 4 361 to bedplate construction screw connection (see arrow).

Secure with knurled screw (1).

Screw special tool 11 4 364 into special tool 11 9 200 and screw out in direction of arrow.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the picture shows the alternator and power steering pump removed.

Fig 4: Special Tools (11 4 361), (11 4 364) And (11 9 200)

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Prepare new sealing cover (1) with special tool 11 9 200 without screws.

Screw in sealing cover with special tool 11 4 363 until it is flush.

Fig 5: Special Tools (11 9 200) And (11 4 363)

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Assemble engine.