Installing upper oil sump section (engine removed)
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean all threaded belt connections with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength .
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
Clean all threaded belt connections with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength .
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Microencapsulated screws must be replaced and may not be reused.
The screw lining must be completed within 10 minutes, as the hardening begins after this time period. Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
Microencapsulated screws must be replaced and may not be reused.
The screw lining must be completed within 10 minutes, as the hardening begins after this time period. Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.
- Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
- Clean sealing surface (1).NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.- Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
- Clean sealing surface (1).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents. - Apply a drop of sealing compound at separation points (1) of crankcase.SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION
Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature 50 ml, Cartridge 83190404517 NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents. - Apply a drop of sealing compound at separation points (1) of crankcase.SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION
Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature 50 ml, Cartridge 83190404517 - Position seal (1) on upper oil sump section.
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Hand-tighten the bolts (1).
- Replace screws in areas (1).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten screws in areas (1) hand-tight.
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Hand-tighten the bolts (1).
- Replace screws (2).
Parts: Screws
- Hand-tighten the bolts (2).
- Screw special tools 0 496 121 (11 8 781) and 0 496 120 (11 8 780) to the upper oil sump section (1) han d-tight.
- The special tools 0 496 121 (11 8 781) and 0 496 120 (11 8 780) must lie flat on the crankcase.
Observing the tightening sequence 1 for the upper oil sump section
Upper oil sump section
- Tighten the screws in the sequence (1) to (17).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M6x25) | ||
| M6x25 screw | Tightening torque | 10 Nm |
Observing the tightening sequence 2 for the upper oil sump section
Upper oil sump section
- Tighten screws in the order (1) to (6).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M8x45) | ||
| M8x45 screw Replace screw. |
tightening torque | 24 Nm |
Following the tightening sequence 3 for the upper oil sump section
Upper oil sump section
- Tighten bolts in ascending order (1) to (17).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M6x25) | ||
| M6x25 screw | Angle of rotation | 90° |
Following the tightening sequence 4 for the upper oil sump section
Upper oil sump section
- Tighten the bolts in ascending order (1) to (6).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M8x45) | ||
| M8x45 screw Replace screw. |
tightening torque | 24 Nm |
Observing the tightening sequence 5 for the upper oil sump section
Upper oil sump section
- Tighten the screws in ascending order (1) to (2) with 10 Nm.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M6x25) | ||
| M6x25 screw | Tightening torque | 10 Nm |
Replace oil filter element
Replacing the oil filter element with the oil drain plug
- Replace oil drain plug (1) with sealing ring (2).
Parts: Oil drain plug with the sealing ring
- Coat sealing ring (2) with engine oil.
- Manually screw the oil drain plug (1) into the oil filter housing (3) by a few turns.
- Pull out oil filter element (5) from oil filter housing (3).
- Release the sealing ring (4) with a screwdriver from the oil filter housing (3).
- Replace sealing ring (2) and oil filter (5).
Parts: Sealing ring, oil filter
- Mount the sealing ring (4) in the groove on the oil filter housing.
- Coat sealing ring (4) with engine oil.
- Observe the installation position (6) when inserting the oil filter element (5) into the oil filter housing (3).
Oil filter element (5) must engage audibly.
Replacing the oil filter element without the oil drain plug
- Pull the oil filter element (3) out of the oil filter housing (1).
- Release the sealing ring (2) with a screwdriver from the oil filter housing (1).
- Mount the sealing ring (2) in the groove on the oil filter housing.
- Replace sealing ring (2) and the oil filter.
Parts: Sealing ring, oil filter
- Coat the sealing ring (2) with engine oil.
- Observe the installation position (4) when inserting the oil filter element (3) into the oil filter housing (1).
Oil filter element (3) must engage audibly.
Cleaning the oil filter element and oil filter housing
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
- Version A:
Clean oil residue from the oil filter in the marked areas with brake cleaner and a lint-free rag.
- Ensure that sealing ring (1) is coated with engine oil.
- Version B:
Clean oil residue from the oil filter in the marked areas with brake cleaner and a lint-free rag.
- Ensure that sealing ring (1) is coated with engine oil.
- Clean the oil filter housing in area (1) with a brake cleaner and a lint-free cloth to remove the oil residue.
- Replace the O-rings (1).
Parts: O-rings
- Coat sealing rings with motor oil.
- Position engine oil lines (2).
- Tighten nut (1).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Engine oil line to upper oil sump section Nut M8 Tightening torque 18 Nm - Position oil filter housing (1) with filter, and screw in a few threads by hand.
- Position special tool 0 493 936 (11 9 240) (2) on the oil filter housing.
- Tighten oil filter housing (1).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Oil filter housing/special tool S88.5 x3 Joining torque 40 Nm Release oil filter housing/special tool. 180° tightening torque 40 Nm - Connect and lock the plug connections (1).
- Engage the cable bracket (2).