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

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - Z3 .

Special Tools Required: 

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.

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.
Fig 1: Identifying Supports Of Cross Member
G03177973Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Tightening Screws
G03177974Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 3: Raising Engine With Cross Member
G03177975Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove suction filter housing.

Remove engine splash guard.

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: Detaching Oil Return Hose
G03177976Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace O-ring.

Fig 5: Locating O-Ring
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Remove front end reinforcement.

Detach steering spindle from steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR .

Remove vane pump for power steering unit (lines remain connected).

Disconnect plug connection to oil level sensor.

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

Fig 6: Loosening Top And Unfastening Bottom Of Left And Right Engine Mounts
G03177978Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach brackets for left and right control arms from engine carrier. Release retaining brackets for left and right stabilizer bars. Unfasten screw connection on front axle support and lower the front axle support.

These operations are described in the work step Replacing front axle support.

NOTE: There is no need to detach the steering gear from the front axle support.

Unfasten oil sump screws at transmission and engine ends.

Lower and remove oil sump.

Fig 7: Unfastening Oil Sump Screws At Transmission And Engine Ends
G03177979Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.

Apply approx. 3 mm wide, 2 mm high coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealing agent to the area around seams.

Fig 8: Identifying Sealing Faces
G03177980Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

  1. Replace gasket
  2. Install oil sump.
  3. Insert all oil sump screws.
  4. Insert screws in transmission end without preload at this stage.
  5. Tighten down screws in engine end.
  6. Tighten down screws in transmission end.
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