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Sump (top section) - tightening torque and sequence
Note
Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.
– Tighten bolts in 3 stages as follows:
Stage
Bolts
Tightening torque
1.
-1 … 7-
Screw in by hand until contact is made
2.
-1 … 7-
5 Nm in diagonal sequence
3.
-1 … 7-
Turn 90° further in diagonal sequence
1.6
Removing and installing sump (top sec‐
tion)
Removing
• Engine separated from gearbox
, engine secured
to engine and gearbox support
• Engine oil drained ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 404 .
– Remove drive plate
– Remove timing chain covers (left and right)
.
– Remove intake manifold ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 .
– Remove oil filter housing
– Remove timing chain cover (bottom)
.
– Remove alternator ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27
– Remove coolant pipe (front)
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at oil level and oil temperature
sender - G266- .
– Unbolt sump (bottom section) -1- and carefully release it from
bonded joint.
– Remove oil pump
.
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Rep. gr.17 - Lubrication