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Oil sump

Oil sump

(in-situ)

To remove


1. Raise the car and remove the lower engine cover.


2. Place a suitable receptacle under the engine. Undo the oil plug and drain the engine oil.

3. Unplug the oil temperature sensor and oil level sensor.


4. Slacken the rear bolt on the torque arm and remove the front bolt. Lower the torque arm.

5. Remove the oil sump and remove the old gasket. Mop up any dropping oil.

Important

Take note of the length and position of the bolts.


6. Check the oil suction pipe and change if necessary.



To fit


1. Check that there are no impurities or other foreign matter in the sump and clean the sealing surfaces with benzine.

2. Tighten the bolts securing the oil suction pipe if this has been changed.

Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 lbf ft)


3. Apply 83 95 691 Flange sealant to the mating faces as illustrated.


4. Position the oil sump on the gearbox and fit it with a new gasket.

Tightening order:

1 Tighten all bolts finger tight.

2 Tighten the bolts in the cylinder block and timing cover:

Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft)

3 Tighten the bolts in the gearbox:

Tightening torque M8, 20 Nm (15 lbf ft)

Tightening torque M10, 40 Nm (30 lbf ft)

5. Plug in the engine oil temperature sensor and oil level sensor.


6. Fit the torque arm and tighten the bolts.

Tightening torque, rear bolt 70 Nm + 90° (52 lbf ft + 90°)

Tightening torque, front bolt 37 Nm (27 lbf ft)

7. Fit the oil plug with a new seal.

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft)


8. Fit the lower engine cover and lower the car.


9. Fill with engine oil to the level indicated in the specification; see Lubricating system