Remove/install timing case cover - AR01.40-P-8000CD

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ENGINE 651 IN MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221

Shown on engine 651.911

Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Remove/Install Components - Shown On Engine 651.911 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Timing Case Cover Remove/Install Components - Shown On Engine 651.911 (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
1.1	Remove engine	ENGINE 651 in MODEL 172, 204 (except 204.082/282/904/982/984/997), 207, 212 (except 212.082/097/282/297), 218, 221
		ENGINE 651 in MODEL 172, 204 (except 204.082/282/904/982/984/997)	AR01.10-P-2400CDA
		ENGINE 651 in MODEL 207, 212 (except 212.082/097/098/282/297/298), 218	AR01.10-P-2400OMA
		ENGINE 651.9 in MODEL 212.098/298	AR01.10-P-2400EH
		ENGINE 651 in MODEL 221	AR01.10-P-2400SXA
1.2	Remove engine with front axle carrier	ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166 ENGINE 651 in MODEL 204.082/282/904/982/984/997 ENGINE 651 in MODEL 212.082/097/282/297
		ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166.0	AR01.10-P-2500GQA
		ENGINE 651 in MODEL 204.082/282/904/982/984/997	AR01.10-P-2500OMD
		ENGINE 651 in MODEL 212.082/097/282/297	AR01.10-P-2500OMS
2	Remove engine from front axle carrier	ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166 ENGINE 651 in MODEL 204.082/282/904/982/984/997 ENGINE 651 in MODEL 212.082/097/282/297
		ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166 ENGINE 651 in MODEL 204.904/982/984/997 ENGINE 651 in MODEL 212.082/097/282/297	AR01.10-P-2510OMD
3	Secure engine to assembly stand	Passenger car engine assembly stand
4	Remove flywheel/drive plate	ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212 (except 212.098/298), 218, 221	AR03.30-P-8001CD
4	Remove flywheel/drive plate	ENGINE 651.9 in MODEL 212.098/298 Check pilot bearing in flywheel for damage. The flywheel should be replaced if there is noisy or rough running or wear.	AR03.30-P-8001EH
5	Remove cylinder head cover		AR01.20-P-5014CD
6	Remove screw/bolts (1, 2)	Pull screw/bolts (2) upwards as far as it will go and fix with cable tie into the first position.
		Screw/bolt, cylinder head to timing case cover	*BA01.30-P-1001-01V
7	Unclip vacuum hose (3) from the retaining clamps
8	Remove electrical connection (4) from bracket and disconnect
9	Remove screw/bolts (5) and lay fuel lines down to side
10	Remove radial shaft sealing ring from timing case cover	Replace radial shaft sealing ring.	AR03.20-P-3063CD
11	Remove screw/bolts (6, 7, 8, 9) on timing case cover	Bolt plan for timing case cover	*BA01.40-P-1001-01X
11	Remove screw/bolts (6, 7, 8, 9) on timing case cover	Follow the bolt plan. Screw/bolt, timing case to cylinder crankcase, cylinder head and oil pan top section	AR01.40-P-8000-01CD
12	Pry off timing case cover carefully using a suitable tool	Pry off timing case cover very carefully. The cylinder head gasket will be damaged otherwise. The pilot bushing must engage in the cutouts in timing case cover.
13	Clean contact surfaces on cylinder crankcase, oil pan and timing case cover		AR01.00-P-0050-01A
		Do not clean sealing surfaces with sharp-edged or tipped objects. The sealing surfaces can get damaged otherwise. Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
		Loctite 7200	*BR00.45-Z-1038-04A
14	Apply sealant to sealing surfaces on timing case cover
	Notes on sealant path for timing case cover		AH01.40-P-1000-01CD
		Observe sealant path. Loctite 5970 sealant	*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
		Application gun	Figure
15	Install in the reverse order
16	Check engine oil level, correct if necessary	The engine oil level must lie between "Min" and "Max". Engine damage can occur otherwise.
17	Connect diagnostic system; read out fault memory, delete if necessary
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
18	Carry out engine test run and check engine for leaktightness around timing case cover

TIGHTENING TORQUES, CYLINDER HEAD

Number	Designation			ENGINE 651
BA01.30-P-1001-01V	Screw/bolt, cylinder head to timing case cover	M8	Nm	20

CYLINDER CRANKCASE, TIMING CASE COVER, END COVER

Number	Designation			ENGINE 651
BA01.40-P-1001-01X	Screw/bolt, timing case to cylinder crankcase, cylinder head and oil pan top section	M8	Nm	20

Fig 3: Identifying Application Gun (112 589 00 25 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Loctite 5970 sealant	A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1038-04A	Loctite 7200	Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	A 001 986 71 71 10