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

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IMPORTANT: When performing repair work on the engine oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against dirt 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 work:

Drain and add ENGINE OIL .
Remove FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .

Release positive starter motor wire (3) from bracket.

Detach fuel delivery line (1) from bracket.

Detach fuel return line (4) from bracket.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 11 13 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery And Return Line

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

Unclip electrical wiring (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 electrical line (2) from bracket and lay to one side.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 11 13 4AZ .

Remove guide tube (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

When installing, apply a thin coating of lubricant on sealing ring.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Line From Bracket

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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 gearbox 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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Release 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 support (1) from oil sump.

Installation note:

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 note:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Level Sensor Nuts

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Installation note:

Apply DREI BOND 1209 sealant 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 surfaces.

Fig 8: Identifying Liquid Gasket Joints Area

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Installation note:

Replace all gaskets.

Assemble engine.