11 14 110 Removing and installing, sealing/replacing the rear timing case cover (B36A/B38A)

Special tools required: 

• 11 4 470
• 11 8 815
• 11 9 182
• 11 9 184
• 11 9 181
• 2 360 215
• 11 9 183

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove ENGINE WITH GEARBOX .
• Mount engine on ASSEMBLY STAND .
• Remove FLYWHEEL .
• Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
• Remove OIL SUMP .

REMOVAL: 

Remove magnet wheel (1) from crankshaft.

Fig 1: Magnet Wheel

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Unlock connector (1) and pull it off the crankshaft sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Sensor Connector

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Release screws in the sequence 11  to 1  .

Fig 3: Rear Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Remove gasket remnants from the crankcase with special tool 11 4 470 .

Check that fitting sleeves (2) are correctly fitted, replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Locating Fitting Sleeves

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INSTALLATION: 

When replacing the rear timing case cover: 

Installation note: 

Application time of sealing bead (1) max. 12 min.

Thickness of sealing bead: 1.5 to 2.0 mm  .

Apply the sealing bead (1) at the positions indicated (see illustration) on the inside of the timing case cover.

Fig 5: Sealing Bead Application Area

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Parts: 

Sealing bead (1): use SEALING COMPOUND (2.2) .

Install special tool 11 8 815 on the crankshaft.

Fig 6: Installing Special Tool (11 8 815) On Crankshaft

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Insert bolts.

Tighten bolts in the sequence 1 to 11  .

Tightening torque: 11 14 2AZ .

Fig 7: Timing Case Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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When reinstalling the timing case cover: 

Support the timing case cover (1) from below.

Set the inner punch in the crankshaft seal (2).

Drive the crankshaft seal (2) outwards.

Fig 8: Rear Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Installation note: 

Application time of sealing bead (1) max. 12 min.

Thickness of sealing bead 1.5 to 2.0 mm  .

Remove the gasket remnants from the timing case cover with the special tool 11 4 470 .

Apply the sealing bead (1) at the positions indicated (see illustration) on the inside of the timing case cover.

Fig 9: Sealing Bead Application Area

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Parts: 

Sealing bead (1): use SEALING COMPOUND (2.2) .

Mount the timing case cover without the crankshaft seal.

Insert bolts.

Tighten bolts in the sequence 1 to 11  .

Tightening torque: 11 14 2AZ .

Fig 10: Timing Case Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Position special tool 11 8 815 on crankshaft.

Fig 11: Positioning Special Tool (11 8 815) On Crankshaft

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Carefully slide the crankshaft seal (1) straight off the special tool 11 8 815 using a rotational movement until the crankshaft seal is positioned parallel on the timing case cover.

Remove special tool 11 8 815 .

Fasten special tool 11 9 182 with special tool 11 9 184 on the crankshaft.

Fig 12: Installing Special Tool (11 9 182) With Special Tool (11 9 184) On Crankshaft

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Prepare special tool 11 9 181 for installation.

Connect special tool 2 360 215 onto special tool 11 9 181 .

Fig 13: Connecting Special Tool (2 360 215) Onto Special Tool (11 9 180)

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Pull on radial shaft seal with special tool 11 9 181 and 2 360 215 in combination with special tool 11 9 183 .

Fig 14: Pulling Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool (11 9 181 And 2 360 215)

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Screw in crankshaft seal with special tool 11 9 183 to limit position.

Fig 15: Screwing Crankshaft Seal With Special Tool (11 9 183) To Limit Position

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Connect connector (1) to crankshaft sensor and lock.

Fig 16: Locating Crankshaft Sensor Connector

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Position magnet wheel (1) on crankshaft.

Fig 17: Magnet Wheel

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