Installing Upper Timing-Case Cover: Notes

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If cold or excessively low-tempered components are sealed to each other by applying sealant, leaks can occur because of condensed water forming or components distorting. Components must be uniformly at least → Temperature: 17°C .

Apply a thin coating of sealing compound to the sealing faces of the upper timing-case cover.
1. 1.1. Seal face between upper timing-case cover and cylinder head cover.
2. 1.2. Tighten fastening screws - 2 - for timing-case cover by hand.
3. 1.3. Tighten fastening screws - 2 - → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.) for the timing-case cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Upper Timing-Case Cover Mounting Bolts
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