Removing and Installing/Sealing/Replacing Oil Sump (M52TU/M54/M56)

11 13 000 - Removing and installing/sealing/replacing oil sump (M52TU/M54/M56)





Special tools required:
- 00 0 200 00 0 200 Cross Member
- 00 0 201 00 0 200 Cross Member
- 00 0 202 00 0 200 Cross Member
- 00 0 204 00 0 200 Cross Member
- 00 0 208 00 0 200 Cross Member

Note:
To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support.

There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.





Assemble special tool 00 0 200 00 0 200 Cross Member with special tools 00 0 201 00 0 200 Cross Member / 00 0 202 00 0 200 Cross Member / 00 0 204 00 0 200 Cross Member / 00 0 208 00 0 200 Cross Member and fit.

Secure special tool 00 0 200 00 0 200 Cross Member to front suspension eye on engine.

Note:
The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 00 0 200 Cross Member must rest on the bolt connection of both side walls.





Tighten the screws (1 and 2).





Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 00 0 200 Cross Member approx. 5 mm.





Remove suction filter housing Service and Repair.

Remove engine splash guard.

Drain engine oil Engine Oil Service.

On vehicles with automatic transmission:

Disconnect oil lines from automatic transmission and from oil pan.





Release guide tube for dipstick.

Note:
M52 TU and M54 only.

Detach return hose from cyclone oil separator on oil dipstick guide tube.

Remove oil dipstick guide tube upwards.





Installation:
Replace O-ring.





Remove front end reinforcement.

Detach steering spindle from steering gear Removing and Installing/Replacing Lower Section of Steering Spindle.

Remove vane pump for power steering unit (lines remain connected).

Disconnect plug connection to oil level sensor.





Loosen top and unfasten bottom of left and right engine mounts.





E46 4WD only

Remove left and right swivel bearings.

Remove output shafts.

Remove front propeller shaft.

Remove front axle differential.





Detach brackets for left and right control arms from engine carrier. Release retaining brackets for left and right stabilizer bars. Unfasten screw connection on front axle support and lower the front axle support.

These operations are described in the work step Replacing front axle support Lowering/Raising Front Axle Carrier.

Note:
There is no need to detach the steering gear from the front axle support.





Unfasten oil sump screws at transmission and engine ends.

Lower and remove oil sump.





Installation:
Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.

Apply approx. 3 mm wide, 2 mm high coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealing agent (refer to BMW Parts Service) to the area around seams.





Installation Note:
1. Replace gasket
2. Install oil sump.
3. Insert all oil sump screws.
4. Insert screws in transmission end without preload at this stage.
5. Tighten down screws in engine end.
6. Tighten down screws in transmission end.