Removing And Installing, Sealing Or Replacing Oil Sump

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. 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.

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.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool To Engine

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NOTE: The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208must rest on the bolt connection of both side walls.

Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Tightening Side Mounting 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 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54)

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: M52TU and M54 only.

Detach return hose from cyclone oil separator on oil dipstick guide tube.

Remove oil dipstick guide tube upwards.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Fig 5: Replacing Dipstick Guide Tube O-Ring

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Remove front end reinforcement.51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER

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 Left And Right Engine Mounts

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Detach brackets for left and right control arms from engine carrier. Release retaining brackets for left and right stabilizer bars. Unfasten screw connection on front axle support and lower the front axle support.

NOTE: There is no need to detach the steering gear from the front axle support.

Unfasten oil sump screws at transmission and engine ends. Lower and remove oil sump.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Sump

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Installation:

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.

Apply approx. 3 mm wide, 2 mm high coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealing agent to the area around seams.

Installation:

Fig 8: Installing Oil Sump

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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.