Gear case cover, cylinders 7-12

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ALTERNATOR .
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Remove both SOLENOID VALVES on left side

Release screw (3).

Release screw (2).

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 4AZ in 11 14 CASE COVERS

Remove gear case cover.

Installation:

Screw (3) is an ISA-screw (internal Torx drive).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Check fitting bushes (1) for tight fit and damage.

Installation:

Replace seal (2) .

Fig 2: Identifying Fitting Bushes And Seal

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Assemble engine.