11 14 110 Removing and installing timing case cover, bottom (M62 VANOS from 9/98)

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Disconnect negative battery lead. See 12 00 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Unfasten drain plug for coolant on right engine block.

Drain and dispose of coolant.

Installation

Replace sealing ring on drain plug.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Top up coolant. Vent cooling system and check for leaks, refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .

Remove timing case covers, top left and right, refer to 11 14 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TIMING CASE COVER, TOP LEFT (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) / 11 14 085.

Remove hub for vibration damper, refer to 11 23 031 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HUB FOR VIBRATION DAMPER (M62) .

Remove water pump with thermostat housing, refer to 11 51 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (M62 / S62) .

NOTE: When the liquid-cooled alternator is removed, a residual quantity of coolant emerges from the timing case cover.

Catch and dispose of residual quantity of coolant.

Remove liquid-cooled alternator.

Remove upper oil sump section, refer to 11 13 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF OIL PAN (M62) .

Installation

Press bow cover against the timing chain. Secure bow cover with a plastic strap (1).

Remove lower timing case cover.

Fig 1: Securing Bow Cover With A Plastic Strap

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Installation

Clean and remove grease from sealing surfaces of the engine block.

Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Replace seals (2 and 3).

Apply thin coat of Drei Bond 1209 to front and back edges of seals.

Fig 2: Checking Dowel Sleeves

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Installation

Install timing case cover, insert all screws and initially tighten to approx. 5 Nm.

Firmly tighten all screws in alternate sequence.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 12 13AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

CAUTION: Once all screws have been tightened down, retighten them in a second operation.

Replace radial seal in timing case cover at bottom, refer to 11 14 141 REPLACING RADIAL SEAL BELOW TIMING CASE COVER (M62) .

Fig 3: Installing Timing Case Cover

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