Removing Upper Timing-Case Cover: Notes

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NOTE: Incorrect handling of crankshafts

Risk of damage to the timing system

→ Never turn the crankshaft against the rolling direction or when the chain tensioner is removed.

→ Proceed carefully with your work.

→ Only turn the engine at the crankshaft.

→ After working on the camshaft, re-set the valve timing.

→ Observe general warning notes and working regulations.

Remove upper timing-case cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Timing-Case Cover Mounting Bolts
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1. 1.1. Do not remove camshaft hall senders.
2. 1.2. Unscrew fastening screws - 2 - for the upper timing-case cover.
3. 1.3. Detach securely bonded timing-case cover by knocking carefully with a rubber hammer.
4. 1.4. Clean sealing faces on engine block, timing-case cover and cylinder head gasket.
5. 1.5. Check sealing rings on camshaft controller hydraulic valves.
  If the sealing rings are damaged, place the timing-case cover on a level surface and drive out the rings using a socket-wrench insert socket-wrench insert 9714 .
  
  Fig 2: Inserting Socket-Wrench
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  Fit new sealing rings using the pressure sleeve pressure sleeve T10174 .
  
  Fig 3: Inserting Pressure Sleeve
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