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Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Lubrication system, component layout

WARNING: Do not re-use fasteners that are warn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are designed to be used only once, and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow recommendations, replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated, and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.

CAUTION: Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your Parts department for the latest information.

Use the component index as a guide during assembly and disassembly operations.






1. Cap

2. Gasket
Replace if damaged

3. Oil dipstick
Oil level must not be above MAX mark.
Area above shaded zone up to MAX mark: Do not top up engine oil
Oil level in shaded zone: Engine oil can be topped up.
Area from MIN mark up to shaded zone: Top up engine oil

4. Guide
Remove to suck oil out

5. 0.3 bar oil pressure switch -F22-
0.3 bar (4.4 psi)
Color: Blue
25 Nm (18 ft lb)
If sealing ring is leaking, cut open and replace

6. Banjo bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

7. Oil seal
Always replace

8. To charge air cooler

9. Oil pressure switch Fl
Color: Grey
25 Nm (18 ft lb)
If sealing ring is leaking, cut open and replace

10. Oil filter bracket

11. Mounting bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

12. Gasket
Always replace

13. 0-ring
Always replace

14. Oil cooler
Coat oil filter bracket contact surfaces outside of seal with AMV 188 100.02
Make sure that there is adequate clearance to surrounding components
If metal shavings or particles are found in engine oil, oil cooler must be replaced

15. 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

16. Oil filter
Loosen with filter wrench
Tighten by hand
Note installation instructions on filter

17. Oil pump gears
Checking backlash and axial play Service and Repair
Gear width: 36 mm (1.42 in)

18. Oil pump cover with pressure relief valve
Opening pressure: 5.7 - 6.7 bar (82.65 - 97.15 psi)

19. 10 Nm (7 ft lb)

20. Oil pan
Clean mating surfaces before assembly

21. Oil drain plug 30 Nm (22 ft lb)

22. 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Remove and install rear bolts to transmission using 3185 or equivalent 10 mm swivel/extension

23. Gasket
Engine codes 1Z, AHU
Always replace
Before installing gasket coat oil pan/engine block flange with D2 sealant

24. Baffle

25. Oil pick-up
Clean strainer

26. Baffle plate
Engine code AAZ
With seal
Replace seal if damaged

27. 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Install with AMV 188 100.02

28. Oil spray nozzle
For piston cooling