300SL (129.061) L6-3.0L (104.981) (1991)
Installation Hint: Tightening torque: 21 Nm.
10. Remove front cover with bottom right bolt (arrow).
NOTE: Do not apply pressure to front cover (30) when removing.
11. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
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Replace seal (30c) and shaped rubber gasket (24).
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Apply sealant 002 989 45 20 on left and right at joint (arrows) to cylinder head in the form of a dot.
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Insert new (dry) shaped rubber gasket (24) (without sealant) into the oil-free groove.
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Coat top side of shaped rubber gasket with a little engine oil.
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Coat front cover (30) at contact surfaces to cylinder head with sealant 002 989 45 20.
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Fit front cover on, first of all, tighten bottom bolts (4).
CAUTION:
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When installing the front cover (30), ensure that the shaped rubber gasket (24) is not shifted; chamfer edge on cover (30) at bottom for this
purpose.
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Tightening torque: 21 Nm).
NOTE: If the front cover is replaced, the camshaft position sensor must be adjusted with a clearance of: 0.2 - 0.6 mm.
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Run engine and check for leaks.