11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (N74)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Drain off ENGINE OIL 
• Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION 
• LOWER FRONT AXLE
• Remove LOWER  oil sump section
• Release SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES on oil filter
• Unclip wiring harness on oil sump

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 11 41 OIL PUMP WITH STRAINER AND DRIVE

Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat And Screws

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Release thermostat (2).

Tightening torque: see 8AZ in 11 42 OIL FILTER AND LINES

Open oil drain plug on oil filter cap.

Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter And Thermostat

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Remove oil filter cover with oil filter (1) with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 11 42 OIL FILTER AND LINES

Fig 3: Removing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool 11 9 240

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Release screw (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 11 13 OIL SUMP

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 11 13 OIL SUMP

Fig 5: Releasing Bolts In Area Of Line

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 11 13 OIL SUMP

Fig 6: Releasing Bolts In Area Of Line

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 11 13 OIL SUMP

Release 4 bolts on transmission side.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 24 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL

Remove upper oil sump section (1).

Installation: 

Free sealing faces of seal debris and clean.

Replace gasket.

Fig 7: Identifying Screws

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Installation: 

Special tool 11 8 780 is only necessary if transmission is removed.

Position special tool 11 8 780 with transmission bolts (1) so that engine oil sump is flush with engine block. Fasten upper oil sump section.

Assemble engine.