11 13 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil sump (M54)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

00 0 200
00 0 201
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
00 2 030
11 0 020
31 2 220
51 2 170

NOTE: To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.

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: View Of Hood/Bonnet Stay

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Remove cover for fuel injectors.

Fig 2: Removing Cover For Fuel Injectors

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Remove upper section of suction filter housing with mass air flow sensor.

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

Attach special tool 11 0 020 as shown in illustration to special tool 00 0 200 .

Fig 3: Attaching Engine Hoist To Cross Member

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Secure special tool 11 0 020 to front and rear engine suspension eyes.

Fig 4: Securing Cross Member To Suspension Eyes

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CAUTION: Make sure no lines or cables on rear side of engine are damaged by chain.

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

Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 5: Locating Cross Member Screws

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Unfasten top left and right nuts on engine mount.

Fig 6: View Of Top Left/Right Engine Mount Nuts

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

Fig 7: Raising Engine With Special Tools

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Remove front splash guard.

Remove reinforcement plate, refer to FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

CAUTION: The article "Front Axle Support" contains important installation instructions.

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

Remove output shafts.

Remove propeller shaft at front, refer to 26 20 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT .

Remove alternator drive belt from belt pulley for vane pump.

Remove vane pump for power steering.

NOTE: Lines remain connected. Tie vane pump to one side.

Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Disconnect return hose from oil separator.

Remove guide pipe for dipstick.

Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear. This operation is described in the article removing and installing steering gear, refer to POWER STEERING GEAR .

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.

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 Using Universal Hydrolifter

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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 FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

Remove front axle differential, refer to DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY .

Release screws on oil sump.

Move oil sump backwards.

Installation:

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.

In area of joints on end and timing case covers:

Apply Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound approx. 3 mm wide and 2 mm high.

Fig 9: Applying Sealant To End And Timing Case Covers

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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.
Tighten down screws in transmission end.