Remove/Install Oil Pump

PRECEDING WORK
Oil pan removed.
Oil level sensor (S43) removed.

OVERVIEW





Bolt (6) of oil pump drive gear (7):
Unscrew, screw on (28 Nm).
Oil pump drive gear (7):
Pull off oil pump (1), fit on. (Pay attention to note.)
Screw + washers (8 and 9):
Unscrew, screw on (M6: 9 Nm; M8: 21 Nm).
Oil pump (1):
Remove to the front, install.
Compensating element (10):
Remove, install. Clean strainer.

Note
The oil pump (1) is fixed at the two front screws (8) with a dowel sleeve.
Fill oil pump (1) with engine oil before installing.
Compensating element (10) 35 mm diameter (was 18 mm) fitted as standard as of engine end number 120980-12-002 610.
Use 35 mm diameter compensating element (10) when performing repairs.

Note





Install oil pump drive gear (7) with curved face toward oil pump (1) (arrows).