11 13 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Oil Sump Top Section (N62/N62TU)
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Special tools required:
- 17 0 030
REFERENCE CHART
| Work step | Note |
|---|---|
| Remove design cover, if equipped. | |
| Remove center front panel | |
| Remove fan clutch (E65 only). See 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N62) . | |
| Remove fan cowl (E65 only). | |
| Remove electric fan (E60 only) | |
| Remove alternator drive belt . See 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N62/N62TU) . | |
| Remove A/C compressor drive belt . See 11 28 050 REPLACING A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT WITH BELT TENSIONER (N62/N62TU) . | |
| Remove acoustic cover. To remove, unfasten screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove towards front. | |
| Secure engine in installation position with special tool | |
| Release nuts on left and right engine mounts at top | |
| Remove reinforcement plate. | |
| Drain off engine oil. | |
| Remove lower oil sump section . See 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 gasket.
- Install oil sump.
- Insert all screws on transmission end,
- Tighten down all screws on oil sump.
Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ. See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES (N62TU V8) .