Installing the rear timing case cover

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove seal residue in this area (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.

CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
Brake cleaner 2.0	20, Canister	83192365215

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove seal residue in this area (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.

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CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
Brake cleaner 2.0	20, Canister	83192365215

Position the timing case cover (1) underneath.
Position punch on inner side of crankshaft seal (2).
Remove crankshaft sealing ring (2) in direction of arrow outward.

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Check the fitting sleeves (1) for damage and replace as needed.
Check for correct fit of fitting sleeves (1).

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Have the special tool 2 469 803 ready.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)

Position the sealing compound (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803 .
Parts : Sealing compound

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SEALING COMPOUND DESCRIPTION

Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound
Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

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 in area (1) along the inner edge.

TECHNICAL DATA - HEIGHT OF SEALING BEAD SPECIFICATION

Height of the sealing bead
	2.0 mm... 2.5 mm

Replace screws (1) to (11).
Parts : Screws
Carefully mount the timing case cover (A).
Tighten screws in the order (1) to (11).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Rear timing case cover on crankcase
M6 x 31 Replace screws.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	8 Nm 90°

Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Connect and lock the connector (1).
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Radial shaft seal damage.
Taping the sealing lip (inner) and applying oil to the radial shaft seal will lead to its destruction.

Do not tap the sealing lip (inner) of the radial shaft seal.
Do not apply oil to the radial shaft seal.
Install the radial shaft seal dry.

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Preassemble special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) on crankshaft.
Carefully slide the new crankshaft sealing ring (1) straight off the special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) using a rotational movement until the new crankshaft sealing ring is positioned parallel on the timing case cover.
Secure special tool 0 494 029 (11 9 182) to the crankshaft using special tool 0 494 031 (11 9 184) .

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Connect special tool 2 360 215 onto special tool 0 493 881 (11 9 180) .

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Pull in the new crankshaft sealing ring with the special tool 0 494 028 (11 9 181) and 2 360 215 in combination with the special tool 0 494 030 (11 9 183) .

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Tighten the new crankshaft sealing ring using the tool (1) to the stop.

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Follow-up work

Refer to REFITTING ENGINE OIL PAN
Refer to INSTALL BEARING BRACKET
Refer to INSTALL FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to BLOCK THE CRANKSHAFT IN HE TDC FIRING POSITION OF CYLINDER 1
Refer to SEAL THE OIL DUCT .
Refer to CLEAN SEALING SURFACES .
Refer to REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE CAMSHAFTS WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to INSTALL EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to PRE-TENSIONING THE TIMING CHAIN WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS
Refer to INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER .
Refer to CHECKING THE TIMINGS OF THE CAMSHAFT
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER FOR THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
Refer to INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALL THE COOLANT RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT FEED LINE FOR EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE CYLINDER HEAD
Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARE THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RAIL WITH INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
Refer to INSTALL INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL FILTER COVER .
Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL FILTER CAP
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM ASSEMBLY JIG
Refer to INSTALL ENGINE .