11 14 010 Replacing sealing cover for vacuum pump (N54)

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Special tools required:

11 8 531
11 8 532
11 8 533
11 8 534
11 8 535
11 8 537

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove fan cowl . See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N54) .
Remove alternator drive belt .
Remove both drive belt tensioners .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustrations show alternator and power steering pump removed.

Secure special tool 11 8 535 with special tools 11 8 531 and 11 8 537 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (11 8 535, 11 8 531, 11 8 537)

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Position special tool 11 8 537 by hand on sealing cover.

Screw in special tool 11 8 534 .

NOTE: The sealing cover is pressed out diagonally during this work step

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (11 8 537, 11 8 534)

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Screw in new sealing cover (1) with special tools 11 8 532 and 11 8 533 until flush with crankcase upper section.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Cover And Special Tools (11 8 532, 11 8 533)

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Assemble engine.