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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 - X5 (3.0i) .

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: View Of Cross Member Fixture
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Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Locating Screws On Cross Member Fixture
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Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200  approx. 5 mm.

Fig 3: Raising Engine Using Cross Member
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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: View Of Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
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Installation: 

Replace O-ring.

Fig 5: Locating O-Ring On Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
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Remove front end reinforcement.

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: Locating Top/Bottom Of Left/Right Engine Mounts
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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.