11 14 110 Removing and installing lower timing case cover (S62)

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Remove engine.

Remove both cylinder heads, refer to 11 12 517 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BOTH CYLINDER HEADS (S62) .

Remove alternator
Remove vibration damper
Remove water pump
Remove lower oil sump section
Remove oil circuit changeover valves
Remove oil pump
Remove upper oil sump section

Secure tensioning rail and timing chain with a plastic strap (1).

Fig 1: Securing Tensioning Rail

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NOTE: The cable (2) is held in place by a cable clamp and additionally secured by a cable tie.

Open cable tie and cable clamp and feed out cable (2).

Disconnect oil return line.

NOTE: The cable is held in place by a cable clamp and additionally secured by a cable tie to the bracket (1).

Remove lower timing case cover.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Timing Case Cover

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Installation:

Clean and remove grease from sealing surfaces of the engine block.

Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Fig 3: Identifying Dowel Sleeves

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Replace seals (2 and 3).

Apply thin coat of Drei Bond 1209 to front and back edges of seals (refer to BMW Parts Service ).

Installation:

Fit timing-chain cover. Install holder (1).

Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain Cover

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Insert all screws and initially tighten to approx. 5 Nm.

Firmly tighten all screws in alternate sequence.

Tightening Torque 11 14 1AZ, refer to 11 14 CASE COVERS .

CAUTION: Once all screws have been tightened down, retighten them in a second operation.

NOTE: The cable is held in place in the cable clamp and additionally secured by a cable tie to the bracket (1).
Check cable clamp and cable tie, replace if necessary.

Connect oil return line.

Fig 5: Inserting Cable Into Cable Clamp

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NOTE: Insert cable (2) into cable clamp, close cable clamp and additionally secure with a cable tie to oil return line.
Lay cable (2) so that it cannot touch vibration damper later.
Tensioning rail and timing chain remain secured with a plastic strap (1).

Replace radial seal in lower timing case cover, refer to 11 14 141 REPLACING RADIAL SEAL IN LOWER TIMING CASE COVER (S62) .

Assemble engine.