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

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Special tools required:

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: Securing Special Tool To Front Suspension Eye On Engine

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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

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Remove suction filter housing. See 11 61 050 Removing and installing intake air manifold (M54)

Remove engine splash guard. See 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (FROM 10/01)

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

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Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Fig 5: Replacing O-Ring

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Remove front end reinforcement. See 51 71 374 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON FRONT AXLE SUPPORT

Detach steering spindle from steering gear. See STEERING COLUMN

Remove vane pump for power steering unit (lines remain connected).POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (M52/M54)

Disconnect plug connection to oil level sensor. See 11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure

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

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