11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (N63O1)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain off ENGINE OIL
LOWER FRONT AXLE
Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove OIL PUMP .
Release supply/return lines on oil filter
Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump
Detach plug from oil pressure switch

Unclip wiring harness on oil sump

Release oil filter cover (1) with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Illustration without reinforcement plate.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Oil Filter Cover

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Remove oil filter (1).

Release bolts in area of line (2).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter And Upper Oil Sump Bolts

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Release screws (1).

Release 4 bolts on transmission side.

Illustration without transmission.

Installation note:

Clean gasket debris from sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Replace gasket.

Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Sump Screws At Transmission Side

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Assemble engine.