11 28 035 Removing and installing/replacing friction gear (N14)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER

Pull out friction gear with mechanical release (3) in direction of arrow and lock on locking hook.

Friction gear (1) lifts mechanically off belt drive.

Disconnect plug connection (2) on friction gear.

NOTE: Picture shows friction gear removed.

Fig 1: Identifying Friction Gear, Mechanical Release, And Plug Connection

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Move friction gear (2) into service position at max. 50 N.

To secure friction gear in servicing position, suspend pull cable (1) on housing (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable On Housing

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Secure belt pulley of water pump with an oil filter band (1).

Release bolts (2) with special tools 11 9 581 and 11 9 583 .

Tightening torque: 11 51 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter Band And Bolts

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Release bolts (1) with special tools 11 9 583 and 11 9 581 .

NOTE: Drive belt does not have to be removed.

Fig 4: Releasing Bolts Using Special Tools

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Remove friction gear (1) towards bottom.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Friction Gear And Plug Connection

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Installation:

Bolt down friction gear in sequence 1 to 3.

Tightening torque: 9 Nm.

Fig 6: Loosening/Tightening Sequence Of Friction Gear Bolts

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Installation:

Slowly retract pull strap (1) in direction of arrow.

Plastic ring (2) must engage in friction gear housing.

Fig 7: Retracting Pull Strap And Engaging Plastic Ring In Friction Gear Housing

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Assemble engine.

Installation:

Check cable routing for correct installation position (risk of damage!) .