11 14 085 Removing and installing timing case cover, top right (M62 VANOS from 9/98): Installation

Clean sealing faces on cylinder head, replace sealing ring on secondary-air line and apply a thin coat of grease as anti-friction agent.

Fig 1: Removing Secondary-Air Line

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Unfasten top screw from dipstick tube.

Fig 2: Unfastening Top Screw From Dipstick Tube

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Remove right cylinder head cover. These tasks are described in the work step Removing and installing/sealing both cylinder head covers,

refer to 11 12 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING BOTH CYLINDER HEAD COVERS (M62) .

Remove piston for chain tensioner,

refer to 11 31 090 INSTALLING AND REMOVING / REPLACING PISTON FOR CHAIN TENSIONER (M62) .

Release screws on sealing flange.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws On Sealing Flange

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If necessary, clean solenoid valve with a cloth.

Remove sealing flange (1).

Fig 4: Removing Sealing Flange

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If necessary, remove camshaft sensor or disconnect plug connection to cable duct.

Release screws and remove timing case cover at top.

Fig 5: Identifying Timing Case Cover Releasing Screws At Top

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Remove rubber sealing strip.

Clean groove for rubber profile seal and sealing surfaces of remains of seal.

Fig 6: Removing Rubber Sealing Strip

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Replace sealing ring in cylinder head for oil supply of chain tensioner.

Fig 7: Identifying Chain Tensioner Oil Supply

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Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil.

Apply coat of Drei Bond 1209 to joint between cylinder head and lower timing case cover.

Fig 8: Identifying Joint Between Cylinder Head And Lower Timing Case Cover

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Seat new rubber seal in groove.

Fig 9: Seating New Rubber Seal In Groove

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Ensure that seals are correctly seated.

Press bow cover inwards and fit timing case cover.

Install screws (1) and fit flush with cylinder head.

Fig 10: Installing Screws For Fitting Flush With Cylinder Head

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Remove outer and inner gasket from cylinder head cover.

Insert special tool 11 6 431 from special tool kit 11 6 430 in groove of cover and fit cylinder head cover.

Fig 11: Fitting Cylinder Head Cover Using Special Tool 11 6 431

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Install cover nuts (1) and tighten down uniformly in 1/2 turn steps.

Tightening Torque,

see 11 12 11AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 12: Installing Cover Nuts

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Tighten screws (1) on timing case cover in two passes.

Fig 13: Tightening Screws On Timing Case Cover

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Remove cylinder head cover and remove special tool 11 6 431.

Fig 14: Removing Special Tool 11 6 431 Form Cylinder Head Cover

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Clean solenoid valve (1) and sealing face (2).

Fig 15: Identifying Solenoid Valve And Sealing Face

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Check sealing flange (1), replace if necessary.

Apply a light coat of oil to inside of sealing flange (1) at sealing face to solenoid valve and carefully install.

Fig 16: Replacing Sealing Flange

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Insert screws on sealing flange and tighten down.

Assemble engine.

Fig 17: Inserting Screws On Sealing Flange

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