11 14 015 Removing and Installing/Replacing Sealing Cap for Oil Pump Chain Tensioner (N55)

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Special Tools Required:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove FAN COWL .
Remove DRIVE BELT for Alternator.
Remove Both Drive Belt TENSIONING DEVICES (Hybrid Car).
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER .

Drive Out Sealing Cap (1) with A Suitable Punch (2) In Direction of Arrow.

NOTE: The Sealing Cap Is Driven Out Diagonally During This Operation.

Fig 1: Driving-Out Sealing Cap Using Punch Tool

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Removing Sealing Cap

Prepare Special Tool 11 8 530 .

Remove Special Tool 11 8 533 From Special Tool 11 8 532 and 11 8 534 .

Special Tool 11 8 536 Is Not Required.

Fig 2: Removing Sealing Cap

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Special Tool 2 318 118 Is Magnetic.

Secure Special Tool 2 318 118 On Special Tool 11 8 531 (Refer To Fig 3).

Fig 3: Securing Special Tool 2 318 118 On Special Tool 11 8 531

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Screw Back Screw (2) On Special Tool 2 318 119 .

Install Special Tool 2 318 119 with Screw (1) On Special Tool 11 8 531 .

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool 2 318 119 with Screw On Special Tool 11 8 531

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Position Sealing Cap (1) On Crankcase (2).

Fig 5: Positioning Sealing Cap On Crankcase

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Installing Sealing Cap

Screw In Screw (1) On Special Tool 2 318 119 Up To Limit Position.

Tightening torque 20 Nm.

Fig 6: Identifying Screw On Special Tool

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Assemble Engine.