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Engine Lubrication: Service and Repair

Lubrication System, Components

CAUTION!
^ If large amounts of metal shavings or small metal particles are found in the engine oil, caused by wear of crankshaft and connecting rod bearings, thoroughly clean the oil passages to remove contaminants and help prevent later damage.
^ The oil cooler cannot be sufficiently cleaned, and must be replaced.
^ The oil level must NOT exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick. If this level is exceeded (too much oil) the catalytic converter may be damaged.






1 - Gasket
^ Replace if damaged

2 - Cap

3 - Oil dipstick
^ The oil level must not be above the max. mark!
^ Oil above shaded zone:
DO NOT top up with engine oil!
^ Oil level in shaded zone:
engine oil can be topped up
^ Oil level between min. and shaded zone:
top up engine oil

4 - Dipstick tube
^ Pull out when draining oil

5 - 0.3 bar oil pressure switch -F22-
^ 0.3 bar (4.4 psi)
^ Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
^ Color: Brown
^ Wire color: Blue/black
^ Checking - refer to Oil Pressure and Oil Pressure Switches, Checking
^ If leaking, cut seal and replace.

6 - Oil pressure switch -F1-
^ 1.8 bar (26 psi)
^ Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
^ Color: White
^ Wire color: Yellow
^ Checking - refer to Oil Pressure and Oil Pressure Switches, Checking
^ If leaking, cut seal and replace.

7 - Check valve
^ 5 Nm (44 in lb)

8 - Plug

9 - 20 Nm (15 ft lb)

10 - Oil filter bracket

11 - 0-ring
^ Always replace

12 - Oil cooler
^ Flange side: coat contact surfaces with AMV 188 100 02 (outside seal)
^ Ensure clearance to surrounding components
^ See Caution!

13 - 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

14 - Oil filter
^ Loosen with filter wrench
^ Tighten by hand
^ Note installation instructions on oil filter

15 - Oil pump gears
^ Gear backlash, checking - Fig. 1
^ Checking axial clearance - Fig. 2

16 - Oil pump cover with pressure relief valve
^ Opening pressure: 5.7-6.7 bar (83-97 psi)

17 - 10 Nm (7 ft lb)

18 - 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
^ Loosen or tighten bolts on flywheel side with tool 3185

19 - Oil drain plug
^ 30 Nm (22 ft lb)

20 - Seal
^ Always replace

21 - Oil pan
^ Clean mating surface before assembly

22 - Suction line
^ Clean screen if dirty

23 - Baffle plate
^ To remove, remove oil pump cover or suction line

24 - Baffle
^ With gasket for oil pan
^ Replace if damaged
^ To remove, first remove oil pump cover
^ Installing: coat oil pan and cylinder block contact surfaces with

25 - Pressure relieve valve
^ Tightening torque: 27 Nm (20 ft lb)
^ Opening pressure: 2.5-3.2 bar (36-47 psi)

26 - Oil spray nozzle
^ For piston cooling

27 - Gasket
^ Always replace


Fig. 1 Checking oil pump backlash





New: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Wear limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)

Fig. 2 Checking oil pump axial clearance





Wear limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)