Install the oil vacuum pump

• Check guide sleeves (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

  Parts:  Guide sleeves

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• Make sure the sealing ring (1) is installed correctly.

  The sealing ring (1) must not be damaged or missing.

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• Insert oil vacuum pump (1) into the drive chain (2).

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• Position oil vacuum pump (2) correctly on the guide sleeves.
• Tighten the screws (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil vacuum pump to crankcase
  M8 Replace screw.	1. Joining torque	15 Nm
  	2. Angle of rotation	45°

Follow-up work 

• Refer to REFITTING ENGINE OIL PAN .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STARTER MOTOR (ACOUSTIC COVER REMOVED) .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BEARING BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED ON LEFT: POSITION SPRAY GUARD .
• Refer to RAISE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to SECURING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON THE WISHBONE .
• Refer to SECURING THE TOP WISHBONE ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Removing the mobile lifting table. Refer to the appropriate information in COMPLETELY REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT AXLE WITH ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING BRAKE HOSE, FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING (ADDITIONAL WORK FRU NO.: 31 11 905) .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE CONNECTOR OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED ON LEFT: INSTALL SPRAY GUARD .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE VACUUM HOSE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL FILTER CAP .
• Refer to LOWERING THE ENGINE AND DETACHING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE SUPPORT ARMS ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT .
• Refer to REPLACING UNIVERSAL JOINT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .