Oil Pan/Oil Pump Overview
Oil Pan/Oil Pump Overview
• If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or connecting rod bearings are damaged. Perform the following procedure after the repair to prevent subsequent damage.
• Clean the oil passages carefully.
• Replace the oil spray jets.
• Replace the engine 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! For the marks, refer to => [ Engine Oil ] Description and Operation.
1 Bolt
• 6 Nm
• To the intake manifold.
2 Guide Tube
• For the oil dipstick.
• Secured by the bolt (- item 1 -) to intake manifold.
3 Cylinder Block
• Cover and sealing flange overview. Refer to => [ Sealing Flange, Transmission Side ] Service and Repair.
• Crankshaft overview. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Overview ] Crankshaft Overview.
• Piston and connecting rod overview. Refer to => [ Pistons and Connecting Rod Overview ] Pistons and Connecting Rod Overview.
4 O-ring
• Always replace.
• Coat with oil before installing.
5 Oil Pump
• To remove the oil pump, the engine must be removed.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.
6 Chain Sprocket
• For the timing chains.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.
• Installing the camshaft adjusters, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.
7 Bolt
• 60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
• Always replace.
8 Bolt
• 8 Nm
• Install using liquid locking fluid.
9 Seal
• Always replace.
• Coat with oil before installing.
10 Oil Spray Jet
• For crankshaft bearings 2 through 7.
• For piston cooling.
• Opening pressure: 2.0 bar pressure.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Spray Jet ] Service and Repair.
11 Seal
• Replace if damaged.
• Coat with oil before installing.
12 Oil Suction Pipe
• Clean the screen if it is dirty.
13 Bolt
• 8 Nm
• Install using liquid locking fluid.
14 Oil Pipe
15 Bolt
• 8 Nm
• Install using liquid locking fluid.
16 Baffle Plate
17 Oil Drain Plug
• 30 Nm
• Always replace.
• With a permanent seal.
18 Oil Pan
• Clean the sealing surface before installing.
• Install using silicone adhesive sealant (D 176 501 A1).
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Pan ] Oil Pan.
19 Oil Level Thermal Sensor (G266)
• Checking
20 Bolt
• 10 Nm
21 Bolt
• 12 Nm
22 Bolt
• 10 Nm
23 Oil Filter Housing
• Overview, refer to => [ Oil Filter Housing/Oil Pressure Switch Overview ] Service and Repair.
24 Bolt
• 23 Nm
25 Oil Pressure Switch
• Checking, refer to => [ Oil Pressure and Oil Pressure Switch, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.
26 Seal
• Always replace.
• Coat with oil before installing.
27 Seal
• Always replace.
• Coat with oil before installing.