Installing the rear timing case cover

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• Remove seal residue in this area (1) using special tool 0 495102 (11 4 470).
• Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION
  
  

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

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• Remove seal residue in this area (1) using special tool 0 495102 (11 4 470).
• Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	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: 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.
• 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

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• 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
  M6x31 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 9180).

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• Pull in the new crankshaft sealing ring with the special tool 0 494 028 (11 9181) and 2 360 215 in combination with the special tool 0 494 033 (119183).

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

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