11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of oil sump (M62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For removal of oil sump, front axle support must be lowered.

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

Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery,

refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

Remove heater bulkhead,

refer to 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

Lift engine hood into assembly position.

NOTE: The following work must be carried out with a second person assisting. Work instruction applies to left and right sides.

Gently raise retaining clip and simultaneously push upwards.

Hold engine hood, unhook damper on hood. Open engine hood fully and reattach damper with special tool 51 2 170 to hood.

Fig 1: Attaching Damper With Special Tool 51 2 170 To Hood

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Turn fasteners on acoustic cover 90° counterclockwise, remove acoustic cover.

Fig 2: Removing Acoustic Cover Fasteners Screws

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Release bellows on throttle. Remove upper section of suction filter housing with mass air flow sensor.

Release guide tube for oil dipstick on right side of timing case cover.

Fig 3: Releasing Guide Tube For Oil Dipstick

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NOTE: The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must make contact with the screws on the side walls.

Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201/202/204/208 and attach.

Fig 4: Attaching Special Engine Lifting Tools To Engine

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CAUTION: The engine has another center of gravity.

Attach special tool 11 0 000 as shown in illustration to special tool 00 0 200. Only in this way can you ensure that the engine hangs horizontally when the front axle support is released.

CAUTION: Only attach engine to relevant suspension lugs.

Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 5: Tightening Engine Lifting Tool Screws

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Unfasten top left and right nuts on engine mount.

Fig 6: Removing Engine Mounting Nut

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Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 10 to 12 mm.

Fig 7: Raising Engine With Special Tool 00 0 200

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Remove front splash guard.

Remove reinforcement plate.

CAUTION: The work step "Removing and installing reinforcement plate" contains important installation instructions, refer to 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

Detach positive lead from starter motor and unclip from cable guides.

Remove left and right swivel bearings, refer to SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove output shafts, refer to AXLE SHAFTS (FRONT) .

Remove bearing pedestal of right output shaft from oil sump, refer to 31 53 040 BEARING PEDESTAL .

Remove propeller shaft at front, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear. This task is described in, STEERING COLUMNS .

Provisionally reinstall left and right swivel bearings and connect with a screw to spring strut.

Provisionally connect tension strut, control arm and tie rod to swivel bearing.

Remove front axle differential.

As shown in illustration, support front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in conjunction with special tool 31 2 220 and a block of wood.

Fig 8: Supporting Front Axle Support

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NOTE: Steering gear remains bolted to front axle support. Return hose of steering gear must not be overstretched when front axle support is lowered.

Detach front axle support from engine carrier and carefully lower by approx. 90 to 100 mm.

Tightening torque and installation instructions for front axle support,

refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS in FRONT.

Remove alternator drive belt,

refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (M62) .

Remove power steering vane pump from oil sump,

refer to POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (M52/M54) .

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Tie vane pump to one side.

Relieve tension on A/C compressor drive belt and remove adjustable plate from oil sump,

refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING DRIVE BELT FOR A/C COMPRESSOR (M60/M62/M73) .

Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Remove lower oil sump section,

refer to 11 13 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF OIL SUMP (M62) .

Unfasten guide tube for dipstick on oil sump.

Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Insert O-ring and washer in oil sump bore.

Fig 9: Installing Guide Tube & Seal For Dipstick To Oil Sump

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Detach oil return line coming from oil separator from oil sump.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque,

refer to 11 42 8AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Fig 10: Detaching Oil Return Line From Oil Sump

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Detach oil return line coming from main flow oil filter from oil sump.

Fig 11: Detaching Main Flow Oil Filter Return Line From Oil Sump

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque,

refer to 11 42 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Remove snorkel on oil pump.

Fig 12: Removing Snorkel On Oil Pump

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Installation:

Replace O-ring.

If necessary, secure O-ring with grease in oil pump.

Fig 13: Replacing Oil Pump Snorkel O-Ring

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Unfasten screws inside oil sump.

Fig 14: Removing Oil Sump Screws

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Remove cable guide (1) for positive lead.

Fig 15: Removing Cable Guide For Positive Lead

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Unfasten screws to sealing cover.

Fig 16: Unfastening Screws To Sealing Cover

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Unfasten remaining screws from oil sump.

Remove upper oil sump section towards rear.

Installation:

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.

Coat engine block at gap to end cover and to timing case cover with Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound.

Fig 17: Sealing Engine Block At Gap

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Installation:

Replace gasket
Install oil sump.
Insert all oil sump screws.
Insert screws in transmission end without preload at this stage.
Tighten down screws in engine end.