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Oil Pan: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OIL PAN


Take off drive belt for alternator.
Unscrew alternator and swing aside.






Unscrew bolt (1).
Loosen bolts (2) and (3).

Installation:
Tighten drive belt and check tightness with Special Tool 11 5 020.






Take off drive belt for power steering pump.
Unscrew power steering pump and remove bolts (5).

Installation:
Do not tension console when installing - use spacers (4).

Tighten drive belt and check tightness with Special Tool 11 5 020.






Unscrew plug and drain coolant partially.
Drain engine oil.

Installation:
Add coolant.
Add engine oil.






Unscrew bolts (6) and nut (7).
Remove holder toward inside.






Unscrew cover / reinforcement plate.
Unscrew and remove oil pan bolts.






Unscrew both engine mounts.
Disconnect wire (8).





Disconnect water hose (2) and apply Special Tool 11 0 020.
Lift engine.






Swing out the console and tie down.
Unscrew remaining oil pan bolts.






Remove oil pan turn connecting rods of cylinders 5 and 6 to the highest position and press stabilizer away.







Installation;
Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace oil pan gasket.
Coat joint surfaces on timing case cover and







end cover with a brush-on universal sealing compound.