11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (M57T2)

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IMPORTANT: When working on the engine oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against contamination.
Risk of damage!
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

IMPORTANT: Tightening torques must be observed without fail.
Risk of damage!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Drain and add ENGINE OIL

Release starter positive lead (3) from holder.

Detach fuel feed line (1) from holder.

Detach fuel return line (4) from holder.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 11 13 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Feed And Return Line

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Disconnect plug connection (5) and lay to one side.

Unclip electric lead (3) on transmission.

Release bolts (2) on transmission.

Tightening torque: 11 13 5AZ .

Lay holder (4) to one side.

Disconnect plug connection (1) on oil level sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Electric Lead And Plug Connection

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Disconnect electric lead (2) from holder and lay to one side.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 11 13 4AZ .

Remove guide tube (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

When installing, apply a thin coating of antiseize agent to sealing ring.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electric Lead From Holder

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Unscrew nuts (5).

Tightening torque: 11 13 6AZ .

Release holder (4) with ARS expandable hoses from oil sump guides and place to one side.

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque: 11 13 7AZ .

Release holder (3) with transmission oil cooler lines (2) from oil sump guide and place to one side.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler Lines And Holder

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Unfasten screws (1 and 4).

Tightening torque: 11 13 8AZ .

Release holder (2) with coolant return line (3) from oil sump and place to one side.

Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Return Line And Holder

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 13 9AZ .

Remove bearing block (1) from oil sump.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Sump Bearing Block

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IMPORTANT: Bolts of oil sump have different lengths.
Observe different tightening torques.

Release bolts along line (1).

Tightening torque: 11 13 2 and 3AZ .

If necessary, release nuts (2) and remove oil level sensor.

Tightening torque: 11 13 10AZ .

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Level Sensor Nuts

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Installation:

Use LIQUID GASKET 2.1 .

Apply liquid gasket in area of joints (1).

Height: 3 mm
Width: 2 mm

IMPORTANT: There must be no adhesive residues in the crankcase retaining threads.
Clean retaining threads and sealing faces.

Fig 8: Identifying Liquid Gasket Joints Area

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Installation:

Replace all seals.

Assemble engine.