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

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  .
Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

REMOVING LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Engine Support Arm
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Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove holder (3) for deflecting element.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Screws
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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 7AZ .

Lay holder (3) to one side.

Disconnect plug connection (4) on oil level sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections, Electrical Lines, Bolts, And Holder
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Release bolts along line (1).

If necessary, remove oil level sensor.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts
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Installation note: 

Screw (1) M8x92 mm.

Screws (2) M8x112 mm

Screws (3) M8x92 mm

Fig 5: Identifying Screws
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Installation note: 

Screw (1) M8x50 mm.

Fig 6: Identifying Screw
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Installation note: 

Replacing all O-rings and seals (1)  .

Aluminum screws (2) M8x92 mm and M8x112 mm.

Tightening torque 11 13 3 AZ .

Aluminum screw (3) M8x50 mm.

Tightening torque 11 13 4AZ .

Aluminum screws (4) M8x26 mm.

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Gasket And 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 8: Securing Special Tool (11 8 780) On Crankcase
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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 until it contacts gearbox housing.

Bolt on oil sump (1).

Fig 9: Positioning Oil Sump
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Assemble engine.