To remove
Method excluded for power train removed and mounted in fixture.
- Remove the dipstick.
- Remove the idler pulley.
- Remove the power steering pump and its bracket with the lifting eye.
- Remove the water pump and the sleeve with O-rings.
- Remove the protective plate and oil sump. Leave the guide sleeve in the cylinder block. Wipe up any oil that has dripped out.
- Use FLYWHEEL LOCKING SEGMENT 83 94 868 . Remove the crankshaft pulley.
- Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the oil sump.
- Remove the locating pins in the timing cover by cutting an internal thread in them using a 3/8" UNC thread tap and withdraw them with SLIDING HAMMER 83 90 270 .
- Remove all timing cover retaining bolts.
- Pull the timing cover away, starting at the bottom.
- Then lift the cover outwards/downwards to avoid damaging the gasket at the cylinder head.