Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove ENGINE .
Mount engine on assembly stand. See Mounting engine on assembly stand (N52K) .
Remove CLUTCH (if fitted).
Remove left and right engine support arm.
Remove OIL SUMP .

Release screws (1).

Pull out oil pump intake pipe (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Oil Pump Intake Pipe

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 13 6AZ .

Installation:

Replace aluminum screws.

Remove oil deflector (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Deflector And Screws

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Secure oil pump sprocket with steel pin 6.0 mm (3) to oil pump.

IMPORTANT: Release central bolt (2) only together with steel pin 6.0 mm (3).
Do not remove sprocket.

Release central bolt (2).

Tightening torque:11 41 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pump Sprocket Steel Pin And Central Bolt

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque:11 41 5AZ .

Installation:

Replace aluminum screws.

Fig 4: Identifying Aluminum Screws

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Remove screw plug (1) from crankcase at front.

NOTE: Replace gasket.

Fig 5: Identifying Crankcase Screws Plug

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Release screw (1) for oil pump triangular drive with special tool 11 8 640 .

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the triangular drive.

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pump Screw

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