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Oil Pump, Pan and Balance Shaft Module Overview






Oil Pump, Pan and Balance Shaft Module Overview


If metal shavings or a large quantity of small metal particles are found when repairing an engine, this could indicate that the crankshaft or connecting rod bearings are damaged. To prevent further damage, perform the following steps after the repair:

Thoroughly clean the oil passages

Replace the oil spray jets

Replace the oil cooler

Replace the oil filter element






1 Oil Pan

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

2 Bolt

10 Nm

3 Intake Tube

Clean the strainer if contaminated.

4 Bolt

10 Nm

5 O-ring

Always replace

6 Oil Pump

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

Before installing, check if both alignment sleeves for centering the oil pump on the balance shaft module are present.

7 Oil Pump Driveshaft

8 Circlip

Must lie in the base of the groove.

Replace damaged or stretched circlips.

9 Balance Shaft Spur Gear

10 Bolt

20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace

11 Hub

For the intermediate sprocket.

Always replace

12 Bolt

90 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace

13 Axial Bearing Disc

For the intermediate sprocket.

Always replace

Note the installed position, refer to => [ Axial Bearing Disc Installed Position ].

14 Intermediate Sprocket

Always replace

To achieve the correct backlash, a coating is applied to the intermediate sprocket. The correct backlash is achieved as the coating wears away.

With intermediate sprockets that only have a coating on parts of the circumference, a white dot is applied to ensure the correct installed position.

if there is no white dot, the entire circumference of the intermediate sprocket is coated.


When installing the intermediate sprocket, make sure the axial bearing disc is seated correctly. Refer to => [ Axial Bearing Disc Installed Position ].

Installed position: the part number must be visible.

Removing and installing => [ Balance Shaft Module ] Balance Shaft Module.

15 Axial Bearing Disc

For the intermediate sprocket.

Always replace

Note the installed position, refer to => [ Axial Bearing Disc Installed Position ].

If necessary, secure to the housing with grease to install the intermediate sprocket.

16 Crankshaft Spur Gear

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Balance Shaft Spur Gear ] .

17 Balance Shaft Module

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Balance Shaft Module ] Balance Shaft Module.

Before installing, check if both alignment sleeves for centering the balance shaft module on the cylinder block are present.

18 Bolt

M7 Bolt:

13 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

M8 Bolt:

20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace

Observe the tightening sequence => [ Balance Shaft Module ] Balance Shaft Module.

19 Oil Suction Pipe

20 Bolt

10 Nm

21 Bolt

40 Nm

22 Bolt

45 Nm

23 Bolt

15 Nm

Tighten in a diagonal sequence and in steps.

24 Seal

Always replace

25 Oil Drain Plug

30 Nm

Oil Spray Jet and Pressure Relief Valve





1. Bolt with pressure relief valve, 27 Nm (insert without sealant)

2. Oil spray jet (for piston cooling)


When replacing the oil spray jet, pay attention to the correct allocation for the pistons.

Axial Bearing Disc Installed Position






When installing the intermediate sprocket, make sure the axial bearing disc - A - does not slip out of the indentations on the balance shaft housing - arrows - and become stuck. Secure it on the balance shaft with grease if necessary.