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

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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: Removing Engine With Special Tool

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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: Releasing Guide Tube For Dipstick

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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 . See STEERING GEAR .

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: Removing Right Engine Mounts Nut

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