Special tools required:

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00 0 200
00 0 201
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208

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: Assembling Special Tool 00 0 200 With Special Tools 00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 204 / 00 0 208

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Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Tightening Screws

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

Fig 3: Raising Engine With Special Tool 00 0 200

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Remove suction filter housing.

Remove engine splash guard.

Drain engine oil.

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 Return Hose From Cyclone Oil Separator On Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Fig 5: Replacing O-Ring

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Remove front end reinforcement.

Detach steering spindle from steering gear.

Remove vane pump for power steering unit (lines remain connected). See POWER STEERING VANE PUMP

Disconnect plug connection to oil level sensor.

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

Fig 6: Loosening Top & Unfasten Bottom Of Left & Right Engine Mounts

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