11 14 110 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing timing case cover (S50 / S54): Installation:
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Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil. Check dowel pins for damage and correct installation position.
Replace seals.
Apply a thin coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound to ends of seals at front and rear.
Position seals on dowel pins in timing case cover.
Fit timing case cover with seals, insert all screws and pretighten to approx. 5 N.m.
Fully tighten all screws in alternate sequence.
Tightening torque, 11 14 1AZ. Refer to 11 14 CASE COVERS .
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Once all screws have been tightened down, retighten them in a second operation.
Replace radial sealing ring. Refer to 11 14 141 Replacing radial seal in lower timing case cover(S50 / S54) .
Assemble engine.