11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing oil sump top section (N62/N62TU)
NOTE:
For Special Tool identification, see COOLING SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60/N62) .
Special Tools Required:
- 17 0 030
OIL SUMP REPLACEMENT - WORK STEPS
| Work step | Note: |
|---|---|
| Remove design cover. | |
| Remove center of front wall. | |
| Remove fan clutch. (E65 only). Refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N62) . | |
| Remove fan cowl. (E65 only). | |
| Remove electric fan. (E60 only). Refer to 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N62, N62TU) . | |
| Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N62/N62TU) . | |
| Remove A/C compressor drive belt. Refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT (N62) . | |
| Remove acoustic cover. | |
| Secure engine in installation position with special tool. Refer to SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION WITH SPECIAL TOOL (N62) . | |
| Release nuts on left and right engine mounts at top. | |
| Remove reinforcement plate. | |
| Drain engine oil. Refer to 00 00 610 ENGINE OIL SERVICE (N62/N62TU) . | |
| Remove lower oil sump section. Refer to 11 13 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP BOTTOM SECTION (N62/N62TU) . | |
| Lower front axle support. |
NOTE:
To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support.
There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check. |
| Release power steering pump on bracket, hydraulic lines remain connected. Secure power steering pump against falling down. | |
| Unlock and disconnect hydraulic lines from heat exchanger with special tool 17 0 030. Release hydraulic lines on automatic transmission. Release holder for hydraulic lines. Remove hydraulic lines. |
Installation location: on radiator at bottom left. Transmission fluid emerges when hydraulic lines are released. Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Installation: Check fluid level in automatic transmission; top up if necessary. |
| Unclip cable duct of oxygen sensors from automatic transmission. | |
Release screw, remove tensioner (1) from A/C compressor drive belt (E65 only).
Unfasten screws.
Release screws and remove oil sump top section.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring on dipstick guide tube.
Free sealing faces of seal debris and clean.
- Replace seal.
- Install oil sump.
- Insert all screws on transmission end,
- Tighten down all screws on oil sump.
Tightening torque, refer to 11 13 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .