Oil Pan: Service and Repair

11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (N55)





Important!
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove front axle differential
^ Drain and add engine oil





Note:
The lines must be detached from the oil sump on vehicles with automatic transmission; if necessary, detach oil pump and place to one side.





Release bolts (3) on transmission.

Tightening torque 11 13 6AZ.

Detach return hose (2).

Important!
Different screw lengths for securing the oil sump are fitted in vehicles with all-wheel drive or with or without automatic transmission.
Observe different tightening torques.

Release bolts along line (1).

For vehicles with four-wheel drive or automatic transmission:
Tightening torque 11 13 2 and 3AZ.

Additionally for vehicles with four-wheel drive:
Tightening torque 11 13 4AZ.

Installation Note:
Replace aluminum screws.

If necessary, release nuts (4). Remove oil level sensor.

Tightening torque 11 13 7AZ.

Installation Note:
Replace sealing ring.

Important!
There must be no adhesive residues in the lower crankcase section retaining threads.
Clean retaining threads and sealing surfaces.

Installation Note:
Replace all gaskets.





Assemble engine.

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