Oil Pan and Oil Pump Overview

Oil Pan and Oil Pump Overview

• If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or rod bearings are damaged. To prevent further damage, perform the following steps after the repair:

• Clean the oil passages.

• Replace the oil spray jets.

• Replace the oil cooler.

• Replace the oil filter element.

• The oil level must not go above the MAX mark - danger of causing damage to the catalytic converter!






1 Cylinder Block

2 Reduced Oil Pressure Switch (F378)

• 20 Nm

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Filter Housing and Oil Pressure Switch Overview ] Removal and Replacement.

• Checking, refer to "Guided Fault Finding" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

3 Oil Pressure Switch (F1)

• 20 Nm

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Filter Housing and Oil Pressure Switch Overview ] Removal and Replacement.

• Checking, refer to "Guided Fault Finding" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

4 Oil Pressure Regulation Valve (N428)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Filter Housing and Oil Pressure Switch Overview ] Removal and Replacement.

• Checking, refer to "Guided Fault Finding" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

5 Timing Chain, for the Oil Pump

6 Bolt

• 20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

• Always replace.

7 Oil Pump Sprocket

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

• Lettering points outward.

• With an anti-twist mechanism.

8 Oil Pump

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

9 Bolt

• 25 Nm

10 Bolt

• 25 Nm

11 Oil Filter Bracket

• Overview, refer to => [ Oil Filter Housing and Oil Pressure Switch Overview ] Removal and Replacement.

12 Oil Dipstick

• The oil level must not be above the MAX. mark!

13 Retaining Clip

• Clipped to the intake manifold.

14 Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

15 Pre-Warmer

• Not available in the US/Canadian market.

16 Bolt

• 25 Nm

17 O-ring

• Always replace.

18 Seal

• Always replace.

19 Bracket

20 Bolt

• 10 Nm

21 Lower Oil Pan

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

22 Bolt

• 10 Nm

23 Oil Drain Plug

• 30 Nm

• Always replace.

24 Decoupling Element

• Bolt, 10 Nm.

25 Oil Intake Pipe

26 Bolt

• 25 Nm

27 Upper Oil Pan

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

28 O-ring

• Always replace.