Oil Pan: Service and Repair

11 13 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil sump (M54)

Special tools required:




- 00 0 200
- 00 0 201
- 00 0 202
- 00 0 204
- 00 0 208
- 00 2 030
- 11 0 020
- 31 2 220
- 51 2 170

Note:
To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support.
There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.

Remove heater bulkhead. Replacing Heater Bulkhead

Lift engine hood into assembly position.

Note:
The following work must be carried out with a second person assisting. Work instruction applies to left and right sides.

Gently raise retaining clip and simultaneously push upwards.





Hold engine hood, unhook damper on hood. Open engine hood fully and reattach damper with special tool 51 2 170 to hood.





Remove cover for fuel injectors.
Remove upper section of suction filter housing with mass air flow sensor.





Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 204 / 00 0 20 and attach.
Attach special tool 11 0 020 as shown in illustration to special tool 00 0 200.

Secure special tool 11 0 020 to front and rear engine suspension eyes.

Caution!
Make sure no lines or cables on rear side of engine are damaged by chain.





The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must make contact with the screws on the side walls.





Tighten the screws (1 and 2).





Unfasten top left and right nuts on engine mount.





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

Remove front splash guard.
Remove reinforcement plate. Removing and Installing/Replacing Reinforcement Plate

Caution!
The section "Removing and installing reinforcement plate" contains important installation instructions.

Remove left and right swivel bearings. Service and Repair
Remove output shafts. Axle Shaft Assembly
Remove propeller shaft at front. 26 20 000 Removing and Installing Front Propeller Shaft
Remove alternator drive belt from belt pulley for vane pump.
Remove vane pump for power steering.

Note:
Lines remain connected.
Tie vane pump to one side.

Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.





Disconnect return hose from oil separator.






Remove guide pipe for dipstick.

Installation:
Replace O-ring.

Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear. This operation is described in the section "Removing and installing steering gear". Steering Gear
Provisionally reinstall left and right swivel bearings and connect with a screw to spring strut.
Provisionally connect tension strut, control arm and tie rod to swivel bearing.





As shown in illustration, support front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in conjunction with special tool 31 2 220 and a block of wood.

Note: Steering gear remains bolted to front axle support. Return hose of steering gear must not be overstretched when front axle support is lowered.

Detach front axle support from engine carrier and carefully lower by approx. 90 to 100 mm.

Tightening torque and installation instructions for front axle support. Service and Repair

Remove front axle differential. Service and Repair






Release screws on oil sump.
Move oil sump backwards.

Installation:
Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.








In area of joints on end and timing case covers:
Apply Drei Bond 1209 sealing compound (refer to BMW Parts Service) approx. 3 mm wide and 2 mm high.

Installation:
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.