Timing Case Cover Lower

Removing and installing timing case cover, bottom (m62 up to 9/98)

Remove timing case covers, top left and right.
Remove hub for vibration damper.
Remove water pump with thermostat housing, refer to Cooling System.
Remove upper oil sump section.
Remove alternator, refer to Starting and Charging.





Press bow cover against the timing chain. Secure bow cover with a plastic strap (1).





Unfasten lower timing case cover.





Installation:
Clean and remove grease from sealing surfaces of the engine block.
Make sure that sleeves are correctly seated.
Replace seals.
Apply thin coat of Drei Bond 1209 to front and back edges of seals (or equivalent).





Installation:
Screw (1) with retainer for vane pump. Align retainer to vane pump.
Install timing case cover, insert all screws and initially tighten to approx. 5 Nm.





Installation:
Firmly tighten all screws in alternate sequence.
Tightening Torque, refer to Engine, Specifications.

Caution: Once all screws have been tightened down, retighten them in a second operation.

Replace radial seal in timing case cover at bottom, refer to Front Crankshaft Seal.