11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (N63)

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Special tools required:

11 9 240

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
Lower front axle. See LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) or LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) .
Remove OIL PUMP
Remove FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL (AWD only).
Remove front output shaft BEARING SUPPORT (AWD only).
Unclip wiring harness on oil sump.

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

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

Fig 1: Releasing Oil Filter Cover

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Release bolt (1). Remove oil pipes (2) from oil filter housing.

Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Oil Lines

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Release bolts (2) on transmission side 24 00 1AZ .

Remove upper oil sump section (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Oil Sump Section And Bolts

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Installation note:

Free sealing surfaces of seal debris and clean.

Replace gasket.

Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.

Assemble engine.