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Oil Pan and Oil Pump Overview






Oil Pan and Oil Pump Overview

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.






1 Cylinder Block

2 Oil Pump Timing Chain

Beginning with MY 2008 the roller chain has been changed to a tooth chain.

3 Bolt

20 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

4 Bolt

25 Nm

5 Oil Filter Adapter

Overview, refer to => [ Oil Filter Adapter Overview ] Removal and Replacement.

6 Oil Pump Sprocket

Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

Engine codes BGP and BGQ, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.

Engine codes CBTA and CBUA, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.

Lettering points outward.

With an anti-twist mechanism.

7 Oil Pump

Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

Engine codes BGP and BGQ, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.

Engine codes CBTA and CBUA, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.

8 Bolt

25 Nm

9 Oil Dipstick

The oil level must not be above the MAX. mark!

10 Retaining Ring

Clipped in at the intake manifold.

11 Guide Tube

12 Intake Manifold Support

Only for engines with a Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system.

13 Bolt

25 Nm

14 O-ring

Always replace.

15 Seal

Always replace.

16 Bracket

17 Bolt

10 Nm

18 Lower Oil Pan

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Oil Pan ] Lower Oil Pan.

19 Bolt

10 Nm

20 Oil Pan Drain Plug

30 Nm

Always replace.

21 Coupling Element

Bolt - 10 Nm

22 Oil Intake Pipe

23 Bolt

25 Nm

24 Upper Oil Pan

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Oil Pan ] Upper Oil Pan.

25 O-ring

Always replace.