11 14 110 Removing and installing bottom gear case cover (N63 hybrid)

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Special tools required:

11 4 470

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove engine
Remove both cylinder heads
Remove lower oil sump section
Remove upper oil sump section
Remove alternator belt tensioner
Remove vibration damper
Remove coolant pump
Remove alternator
Remove A/C compressor
Remove hub for vibration damper

Release screws along lines (1).

Remove timing case cover (2) towards front.

Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Case Cover Screws Along Lines

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NOTE: Check jump guard for damage.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 14 1AZ .

Remove jump guard (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Jump Guard And Screw

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Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Installation:

Preposition all bolts in timing case cover.

Replace beaded metal gaskets (1, 2 and 3).

Fig 3: Identifying Beaded Metal Gaskets Applying Area On Timing Case Cover

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Fit timing case cover (2).

Initially tighten all bolts to approx. 5 Nm.

Fully tighten all bolts in alternate sequence.

Tightening torque 11 14 2AZ .

Installation:

Wait for PU material to emerge at sealing joints.

Carefully wipe off protruding PU material.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Case Cover Screws Along Lines

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Renew radial shaft seal in gear case cover at bottom.

Assemble engine.