11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for water leaks (N55)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Pressure-test cylinder head to max. 3 bar.
Heat cylinder head to 60°.
Check for bubble formation in a water bath.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
Disassemble cylinder head. See 11 31 025 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE CAMSHAFT (N55) , 11 31 028 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (N55) and 11 34 552 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N55) .

Fit special tool 11 7 190 .

Installation note:

Secure special tool to max. 15 Nm.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 11 7 190

G10041623

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Fit special tool 11 4 342 with screws (1). Screw in knurled screw in direction of arrow.

Sealing flange must rest flat.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 11 4 342

G10041624

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Secure special tool 11 4 344 with bolts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 11 4 344

G10041625

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NOTE: Compressed air at valve max. 3 bar .
Heat cylinder head to 60°.
Check for bubble formation in a water bath.

Assemble engine.