Oil Pan And Oil Pump Overview

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NOTE:

If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or rod bearings are damaged. To prevent further damage, perform the following steps after the repair:

Clean the oil passages carefully.

Replace the oil spray jets.

Replace the engine oil cooler.

Replace the oil filter element.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan/Oil Pump Components

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Cylinder Block
Oil Pump Timing Chain
- Beginning with MY 2008 the roller chain has been changed to a tooth chain.
Bolt
- 20 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
- Always replace.
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Oil Filter Adapter
- Overview, refer to OIL FILTER ADAPTER OVERVIEW .
Oil Pump Sprocket
- Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
  Engine codes BGP and BGQ, refer to OIL PUMP .
  
  Engine codes CBTA and CBUA, refer to OIL PUMP .
- Lettering points outward.
- With an anti-twist mechanism.
Oil Pump
- Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
  Engine codes BGP and BGQ, refer to OIL PUMP .
  
  Engine codes CBTA and CBUA, refer to OIL PUMP .
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Oil Dipstick
- The oil level must not be above the MAX. mark!
Retaining Ring
- Clipped in at the intake manifold.
Guide Tube
Intake Manifold Support
- Only for engines with a Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system.
Bolt
- 25 Nm
O-ring
- Always replace.
Seal
- Always replace.
Bracket
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Lower Oil Pan
- Removing and installing, refer to LOWER OIL PAN .
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Oil Pan Drain Plug
- 30 Nm
- Always replace.
Coupling Element
- Bolt - 10 Nm
Oil Intake Pipe
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Upper Oil Pan
- Removing and installing, refer to UPPER OIL PAN .
O-ring
- Always replace.