11 41 000 Removing and installing or replacing oil/vacuum pump (N57)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Sump Screws

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Lift oil/vacuum pump (1) in direction of arrow.

Remove timing chain from camshaft sprocket.

Installation note:

Check fitting sleeves (2) for damage.

Fig 2: Lifting Oil/Vacuum Pump

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Replacing oil/vacuum pump:

Release screws (1).

Remove oil strainer (2) by turning.

Installation note:

Replace O-ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Strainer And Screws

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Replacing oil/vacuum pump:

IMPORTANT: Left-hand threads.
Bolt (1) does not have to be opened when the oil/vacuum pump is exchanged.

Tightening torque: 11 41 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pump Camshaft Sprocket Central Bolt

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Assemble engine.