Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump

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 engine splash guard.
Drain engine oil.





Release guide tube for dipstick.





Remove oil return hose from cyclone oil separator.
Remove oil dipstick guide tube.





Installation:
Replace O-ring.





Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201/202/204/208 and attach. Secure special tool 00 0 200 to the front suspension lug on the engine.

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





Tighten the screws (1 and 2).





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

Detach steering spindle from steering gear; this operation is described in the section Removing and installing steering gear, refer to Steering and Suspension.
Remove vane pump for power steering unit (lines remain connected).

Note: For improved access, unfasten reservoir for power steering unit if necessary.





Loosen top and unfasten bottom of left and right engine mounts.





If necessary, remove oil pipes from oil pan.
Brace front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in conjunction with special tool 31 2 220.

Note:
When lowering front subframe, do not remove steering box from subframe.
Unfasten screw connection on front axle support and lower the front axle support.
These operations are described in the section Replacing front axle support.





Unfasten oil pan screws at transmission and engine ends.
Lower and remove oil pan.





Note:
If the oil pan cannot be pulled backwards, unfasten push rod (stabilizer link) on left and right side of stabilizer and lower front axle support further.
Installation instructions and tightening torque are contained in the section Removing and installing push rod for stabilizer.





Installation:
Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris. Replace seal. Apply approx. 3 mm wide, 2 mm high coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealing agent to the area around seams.
1. Install oil sump
2. Install all screws in the oil sump
3. Fit screws in transmission end without preload
4. Tighten down screws at engine end
5. Tighten down screws at transmission end