11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (M52TU / M54 / M56): Notes

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

00 0 200
00 0 201
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208

NOTE: To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support.

There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.

Assemble special tool 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 204 / 00 0 208 and fit.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools 00 0 200 And 00 0 208

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

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

Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Tightening Screws

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Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 5 mm.

Fig 3: Raising Engine With Special Tool 00 0 200

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Remove suction filter housing, refer to 13 71 000 REMOVE AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M52TU, M54) .

Remove engine splash guard. See 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (FROM 10/01)

Drain engine oil refer to 00 00 250 BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE INCL. SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE (M54 / M56) .

On vehicles with automatic transmission:

Disconnect oil lines from automatic transmission and from oil pan.

Release guide tube for dipstick.

NOTE: M52 TU and M54 only.

Detach return hose from cyclone oil separator on oil dipstick guide tube.

Remove oil dipstick guide tube upwards.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Fig 5: Replacing O-Ring

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Remove front end reinforcement. See REINFORCEMENT CROSS BRACE

Detach steering spindle from steering gear.

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

Disconnect plug connection to oil level sensor.

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

Fig 6: Loosening Top And Unfasten Bottom Of Left And Right Engine Mounts

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