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11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (N55)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic  .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Unclip electrical lines (2) of monitoring sensors from holder (3).

Disconnect plug connections (1) of monitoring sensors and lay to one side.

Release bolts (5) on gearbox.

Tightening torque: 11 13 6AZ .

Lay holder (3) to one side.

Disconnect plug connection (4) on oil level sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Monitoring Sensors, Plug Connection, Lay Holder And Bolts
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Release bolts along line (1).

If necessary, remove oil level sensor.

Tightening torque (oil level sensor): 11 13 7AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Along Line
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Installation note: 

Screw (1) M8x92 mm.

Screws (2) M8x112 mm

Screws (3) M8x92 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Flywheel Screws
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Installation note: 

Replace all sealing rings and gaskets (1). 

Aluminum screws (2) M8x112 mm.

Tightening torque: 11 13 3AZ .

Aluminum screw (3) M8x92 mm.

Tightening torque: 11 13 3AZ

Aluminum screws (4) M8x26 mm.

Tightening torque: 11 13 2AZ

Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket Screws
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Installation note: 

Special tool 11 8 780 is only required if gear is not installed as mechanical stop.

Secure special tool 11 8 780 with two bolts on crankcase.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (11 8 780)
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Installation note: 

Engine removed:

Position oil sump (1) with no gaps until it contacts special tool 11 8 780 .

Installation note: 

Engine installed:

Position oil sump (1) with no gaps to the limit position on the transmission housing.

Bolt on oil sump (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Sump & Bolts
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Assemble engine.