11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (M52 / M52TU / M54)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 engine splash guard.

Drain engine oil.

Release guide tube for dipstick.

Fig 1: Releasing Guide Tube For Dipstick

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Remove oil return hose from cyclone oil separator.

Remove oil dipstick guide tube.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Return Hose From Cyclone Oil Separator

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Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring

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Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201/202/204/208 and attach. Secure special tool 00 0 200 to the front suspension lug on the engine.

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

Fig 4: Fitting Special Tool 00 0 200 To Special Tool 00 0 201/202/204/208

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Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 5: Tightening Screws

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

Fig 6: Raising Engine With Special Tool 00 0 200 Approx. 5 Mm

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Detach steering spindle from steering gear; this operation is described in the section Removing and installing steering gear.

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

NOTE: For improved access, unfasten reservoir for power steering unit if necessary.

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

Fig 7: Loosening Top & Unfasten Bottom Of Left & Right Engine Mounts

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If necessary, remove oil pipes from oil pan.

Brace front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in conjunction with special tool 31 2 220.

Fig 8: Bracing Front Axle Support With Special Tool 00 2 030 In Conjunction With Special Tool 31 2 220

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NOTE: When lowering front subframe, do not remove steering box from subframe.

Unfasten screw connection on front axle support and lower the front axle support.

These operations are described in the section Replacing front axle support.

Unfasten oil pan screws at transmission and engine ends.

Lower and remove oil pan.

Fig 9: Unfastening Oil Pan Screws At Transmission & Engine Ends

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NOTE: If the oil pan cannot be pulled backwards, unfasten push rod (stabilizer link) on left and right side of stabilizer and lower front axle support further.

Installation instructions and tightening torque are contained in the section Removing and installing push rod for stabilizer.

Fig 10: Unfastening Push Rod On Left & Right Side Of Stabilizer & Lower Front Axle Support

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Installation:

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris. Replace seal. Apply approx. 3 mm wide, 2 mm high coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealing agent (refer to BMW Parts Service) to the area around seams.

Fig 11: Applying Coat Of Drei Bond 1209 Sealing Agent To Area Around Seams

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Install oil sump
Install all screws in the oil sump
Fit screws in transmission end without preload
Tighten down screws at engine end
Tighten down screws at transmission end