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Removing and installing timing chain
cover (bottom)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Electric drill with plastic brush attachment
♦ Safety goggles
♦ Sealant ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
Removing
• Engine separated from gearbox
, engine attached
to scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 A- or secured
to engine and gearbox support
• Engine oil drained ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 404 .
– Remove drive plate
– Remove timing chain covers (left and right)
.
– Remove intake manifold ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 .
– Remove oil filter housing
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Remove bolts -1 ... 13- and release timing chain cover (bot‐
tom) from bonded joint.
– Press crankshaft oil seal (gearbox end) out of timing chain
cover (bottom).
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10-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (5.2 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics - Edition 10.2013
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Rep. gr.15 - Cylinder head, valve gear