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

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Special tools required:

11 9 240 .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
Lower FRONT AXLE .
Remove OIL PUMP .
Remove FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Remove front output shaft BEARING SUPPORT .
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 .

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool (11 9 240)

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Release bolt (1). Remove oil pipes (2) from oil filter housing.

Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pipes And Bolt

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Sump And Screws

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Fig 4: Identifying Upper Oil Sump Section, Bolts And Bolt Area Of Line

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Release bolts (2) on transmission side 24 00 1AZ .

Remove upper oil sump section (3).

Installation note:

Free sealing surfaces of seal debris and clean.

Replace gasket.

Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.

Assemble engine.