11 14 010 Replacing sealing cap for vacuum pump (N52)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FAN COWL .
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT .
Remove both drive belt TENSIONERS .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphics show alternator and power steering pump removed.

Secure special tools 11 8 535 , 11 8 531 , 11 8 537 and special tool 11 9 266 .

Fig 1: Securing Special Tools

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Position special tool 11 8 537 by hand on sealing cap.

Screw in special tool 11 8 534 .

NOTE: The sealing cap is pressed out diagonally during this operation

Fig 2: Screwing-In Special Tool 11 8 534

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Screw in new sealing cap (1) with special tools 11 8 532 and 11 8 533 until flush with crankcase upper part.

Fig 3: Screwing-In Sealing Cap Using Special Tools

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Assemble engine.