11 13 000 Removing And Installing, Sealing Or Replacing Oil Sump (S54)

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NOTE: To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.

Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201 / 202 / 204 / 208 and attach.

Secure special tool 00 0 200 to the front suspension lug on the engine.

NOTE: The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must rest on the bolt connection of both side walls.

Fig 1: Securing Special Tool To Front Suspension Lug On Engine

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Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Locating Screws Of Special Tool

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CAUTION: Do not damage fan cowl. If necessary, release fan cowl and remove fan with fan clutch.

Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 10 mm.

Fig 3: Raising Engine With Special Tool

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Remove suction-filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (S54) .

Detach guide tube (1) for oil dipstick from intake air manifold.

Fig 4: Detaching Guide Tube For Oil Dipstick From Intake Air Manifold

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Remove engine splash guard.

Remove reinforcement plate.

CAUTION: The article 51 71 374 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (M3) contains important installation instructions.

Drain engine oil. Refer to 00 00 250 BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE INCL. SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE (S54) .

Unfasten nut. Unscrew holder (1).

Press side locks and detach condensate return (2).

Open cable holder (3).

Installation:

Replace O-ring. Insert O-ring and washer in oil sump.

Fig 5: Removing Cable Holder

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Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR .

Detach oil lines from vane pump bracket.

Remove drive belt from belt pulley of power steering vane pump. See POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (M52/M54)

Remove vane pump for power steering. See POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (M52/M54)

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Disconnect plug connection to oil level sensor.

Disconnect plug connection to level sensor.

Loosen top and unfasten bottom of left and right engine mounts.

Fig 6: Locating Left And Right Engine Mounts

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Detach brackets for left and right control arms from engine carrier. Release retaining brackets for left and right stabilizer bars.

Support front axle support with special tool 31 2 220 in conjunction with special tool 00 2 030.

Release front axle support bolt connection and lower front axle support approx. 100 mm.

These operations are described in DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS & SEAL (FRONT, ALL WHEEL DRIVE) .

Fig 7: Supporting Front Axle Support With Special Tool

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NOTE: There is no need to detach the steering gear from the front axle support.

Detach return hose (1) of oil separator from oil sump.

CAUTION: A residual amount of oil will emerge after the screws on the cover (2) are released. Have cleaning cloths and container ready.

Remove cover (2) from oil sump.

Fig 8: Locating Oil Return Hose And Oil Sump Cover

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Installation:

Replace gasket on cover (2).

Unfasten oil sump screws at transmission and engine ends.

CAUTION: A residual amount of oil remains in front section of oil sump. Have cleaning cloths and container ready.

Lower and remove oil sump.

Fig 9: Removing Oil Sump

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Installation:

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris. Check seal, replace if necessary.
Apply Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound to area around joint: approx. 3 mm wide and 2 mm high.

Installation:

Install oil sump.
Install all oil pan screws.
Insert screws in transmission end without preload at this stage.
Tighten down screws in engine end.
Tighten down screws in transmission end.