11 41 000 Removing and installing or replacing oil/vacuum pump (B48AO0)

IMPORTANT: It is possible to remove and install the oil/vacuum pump without removing the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVAL:

Release screws (1) of oil/vacuum pump (2).

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Remove oil/vacuum pump (1) and feed out of drive chain (2).

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Replacement:

Release screws (1). Remount intake pipe (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

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Replacement:

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to mounting flats on oil pump (see arrow).
Labelling "Front" on the camshaft sprocket (1) needs to be visible.

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Replacement:

IMPORTANT: Screw (1) has left-hand thread.
"Front" needs to be legible on the camshaft sprocket.

Hold down camshaft sprocket (2) with a suitable tool. Release screw (1). Remount camshaft sprocket.

Parts: Replace screw (1).

Mount camshaft sprocket (2) and hold down with a suitable tool. Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque: 11 41 5AZ .

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INSTALLATION:

IMPORTANT: Sealing ring (1) must not be damaged or missing.

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Check centering bushes for damage, replace if necessary.

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Feed oil/vacuum pump (1) into drive chain (2).

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Tighten down screws (1) of oil/vacuum pump (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 2AZ .

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Required follow-up work: