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

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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) .

Remove camshaft sensor.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Sensor

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Unfasten top screw from dipstick tube.

Fig 2: Unfastening Top Screw From Dipstick Tube

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Unfasten timing case cover.

Fig 3: Unfastening 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 4: Identifying Rubber Sealing Strip

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Installation

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

Fig 5: Replacing Sealing Ring In Cylinder Head For Oil Supply Of Chain Tensioner

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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 6: Applying Coat Of Drei Bond 1209 To Joint

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Seat new rubber seal in groove.

Fig 7: Identifying 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 8: Installing Screws

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Installation

Remove outer and inner gasket from cylinder head cover.

Insert special tool 11 1 411 from special tool kit 11 1 410 in groove of cover and fit cylinder head cover.

Fig 9: Removing Outer And Inner Gasket From Cylinder Head Cover

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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 - 540i .

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

Fig 10: Installing Cover Nuts

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Installation

Tighten screws (1) on timing case cover in two passes.

Remove cylinder head cover and remove special tool 11 1 411.

Assemble engine.

Fig 11: Tightening Screws On Timing Case Cover In Two Passes

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