11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of oil sump (M62): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: For removal of oil sump, front axle support must be lowered.
There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.

Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery,

refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

Remove heater bulkhead,

refer to 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

Lift engine hood into assembly position.

NOTE: The following work must be carried out with a second person assisting. Work instruction applies to left and right sides.
Gently raise retaining clip and simultaneously push upwards.
Hold engine hood, unhook damper on hood. Open engine hood fully and reattach damper with special tool 51 2 170 to hood.

Fig 1: Attaching Damper With Special Tool 51 2 170 To Hood

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Turn fasteners on acoustic cover 90° counterclockwise, remove acoustic cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Acoustic Cover Fasteners

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Release bellows on throttle. Remove upper section of suction filter housing with mass air flow sensor.

Release guide tube for oil dipstick on right side of timing case cover.

Fig 3: Releasing Guide Tube For Oil Dipstick

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NOTE: The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must make contact with the screws on the side walls.
Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201 / 202 / 204 / 208 and attach.

CAUTION: The engine has another center of gravity.
Attach special tool 11 0 000 as shown in illustration to special tool 00 0 200. Only in this way can you ensure that the engine hangs horizontally when the front axle support is released.

Fig 4: Attaching Special Tool 11 0 000 To Special Tool 00 0 200

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CAUTION: Only attach engine to relevant suspension lugs.

Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 5: Tightening Screws (1 and 2)

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Unfasten top left and right nuts on engine mount.

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mounting Nut

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Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 10 to 12 mm.

Fig 7: Raising Engine With Special Tool 00 0 200

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Remove front splash guard and reinforcement plate. See FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

CAUTION: Removing and installing reinforcement plate contains important installation instructions,
refer to FRONT AXLE SUPPORT

Detach positive lead from starter motor and unclip from cable guides.

Remove left and right swivel bearings,

refer to AXLE SHAFTS - X5 .

Remove output shafts,

refer to AXLE SHAFTS - X5 .

Remove bearing pedestal of right output shaft from oil sump,

Remove propeller shaft at front,

refer to PROPELLER SHAFT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear. This task is described in the work step "Removing and installing steering gear",

refer to POWER STEERING GEAR

Provisionally reinstall left and right swivel bearings and connect with a screw to spring strut.

Provisionally connect tension strut, control arm and tie rod to swivel bearing.

Remove front axle differential,

refer to FRONT DIFFERENTIALS .

As shown in illustration, support front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in conjunction with special tool 31 2 220 and a block of wood.

Fig 8: Supporting Front Axle Support With Special Tools 00 2 030, 31 2 220 And Block Of Wood

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NOTE: Steering gear remains bolted to front axle support. Return hose of steering gear must not be overstretched when front axle support is lowered.

Detach front axle support from engine carrier and carefully lower by approx. 90 to 100 mm.

Tightening torque and installation instructions for front axle support,

refer to SUSPENSION - FRONT .

Remove alternator drive belt,

refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (M62) .

Remove vane pump from oil sump,

NOTE: Lines remain connected.
Tie vane pump to one side.

Relieve tension on A/C compressor drive belt and remove adjustable plate from oil sump,

refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING DRIVE BELT FOR A/C COMPRESSOR (M60 / M62 / M73) .

Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Remove lower oil sump section,

refer to 11 13 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF OIL SUMP (M62) .

Unfasten guide tube for dipstick on oil sump.