Engine Installed

Note: For removal of oil pan, front axle support must be lowered. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.

Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor, refer to Powertrain Management.





Loosen guide pipe for dipstick.





Remove oil return hose from cyclone oil separator. Pull dipstick tube upwards to remove.





Installation: Check O-ring, replace if necessary.





Prepare special tool 00 0 200, consisting of special tool 00 0 201/202/204/206.





Unclip oil lines for hydraulic steering from holder on engine carrier and place aside. Fit special tool 00 0 206 to engine mounting.





Carefully lift engine approx. 5 mm.
Remove engine splash guard.
Detach steering spindle from steering gear, refer to Steering and Suspension.
Unfasten vane pump for power steering unit and tie up to one side (lines remain connected).





Unfasten supply tank for power steering unit from engine support arm on left and tie to one side.





Loosen top and unfasten bottom of left and right engine mounts.
Unfasten left and right control arm from engine carrier. Unfasten screw connection on front axle support and lower the front axle support.
These tasks are described in the section dealing with replacement of front axle support, refer to Steering and Suspension.

Note: The steering gear must not be disconnected from the front axle support.
Drain engine oil, refer to Engine Lubrication.
Automatic transmission: Remove oil pipes from oil pan.





Unfasten oil pan screws at transmission and engine ends. Lower oil pan and pull forwards to remove.





Installation: Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.
Check seal, replace if necessary.
Apply Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound to area around joint approx. 3 mm wide and 2 mm high
Installation: Insert all screws in oil pan. Fit screws on transmission end, without preload at this stage. Tighten down screws on engine end. Tighten screws on transmission end.