Installing the timing case cover

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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Apply the sealing compound (1) approx. 5 mm as shown.
The height of the sealing compound must be approx. between 2.0 mm and 2.5 mm.
Assemble special tool 2 357 900 as shown.
Please ensure that no greases or lubricants are used on the special tool 2 357 900 .

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Insert special tool 2 357 900 carefully in the direction of the arrow through the sealing ring in the timing case cover (1).
Make sure that the special tool 2 357 900 is lying on the timing case cover (1).
Remove fitting aid (2).

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Connect the special tool 2 357 900 with the timing gear case cover (1) to the hub of the crankshaft (2).

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Insert and install the timing case cover (1) in the direction of the arrow.
Make sure the guide pins (2) are fitted correctly.
Hand-tighten the bolts.
Remove special tool 2 357 900 .

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Make sure the air guide (1) is pointing outwards.

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Hand-tighten the bolts (1).
Tighten screws (2) crosswise.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front timing case cover on the crankcase
M6	tightening torque	4 Nm
M6	Angle of rotation	60°

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil pan on the timing case cover
M8	tightening torque	24 Nm

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure pipe to oil pan
M6x35	8 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .