Replace aluminium screws

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Remove oil deflector (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Oil Deflector

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Secure oil pump sprocket with steel pin 6.0 mm (3) to oil pump.

IMPORTANT: Release central bolt (2) only together with steel pin 6.0 mm (3).
Do not remove sprocket.

Release central bolt (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 6AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Deflector And Screws

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 6AZ .

Installation:

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Screws

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Remove screw plug (1) from crankcase at front.

NOTE: Replace gasket.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Plug

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Release screw (1) for oil pump triangular drive with special tool 11 8 640 .

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the triangular drive.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pump Triangular Drive Screw

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Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Detach sprocket (1) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: The chain tensioner pushes the timing chain (3) of the triangular drive upward.

Do not remove camshaft sprocket.

Remove oil pump (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Drive Gear

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