11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (N63)

Special tools required: 

• 11 9 240 

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Drain off engine oil 
• Secure engine in installation position  
• Lower front axle  . See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .
• Remove front differential  . See 31 50 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL .
• Remove lower oil  sump   section 
• Release FEED AND RETURN LINES on oil filter
• Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump
• Detach plug from oil pressure switch
• Unclip wiring harness on oil sump

  Remove oil filter cover with oil filter (1) with special tool 11 9 240.

  Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ, see 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Cover

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Release screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ, see 11 41 OIL PUMP WITH STRAINER AND DRIVE

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Pipe Nut

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Fig 3: Release Bolts In Area Of Line (1)

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Fig 4: Release Bolts In Area Of Line (1)

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Release bolts in area of line (2).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ, see OIL SUMP

Release 4 bolts on transmission side.

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ, see 24 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL

Remove upper oil sump section (1).

Fig 5: Remove Upper Oil Sump Section (1)

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Installation: 

Free sealing faces of seal debris and clean.

Replace seal.

Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.

Assemble engine.