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

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Disconnect plug connection to check valve.

Detach secondary-air line on timing case cover, top left and right.

Detach secondary-air line on bracket and remove.

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: Removing Dipstick Tube Clamp

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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: Removing Screws On Solenoid Valve Sealing Flange

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NOTE: The sealing flange seals the timing case cover via the solenoid valve.

If necessary, clean solenoid valve with a cloth.

Remove sealing flange (1).

Fig 4: Removing Solenoid Valve 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: Removing Top Timing Case Cover

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Remove rubber sealing strip.

Installation:

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

Fig 6: Removing Top Timing Case Cover Rubber Sealing Strip

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Installation:

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

Fig 7: Replacing Chain Tensioner Oil Supply Sealing Ring

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Installation:

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: Sealing 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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Installation:

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 Top Timing Case Cover Screws

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Installation:

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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Installation:

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

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 12 11AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Fig 12: Installing Cylinder Head Cover Nuts

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NOTE: The timing case cover is pressed down onto level of cylinder head by cylinder head cover.

Installation:

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 From 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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Installation:

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 Solenoid Valve Sealing Flange

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Insert screws on sealing flange and tighten down.

Fig 17: Installing Screws On Sealing Flange

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Assemble engine.