Oil Pan
Removing and installing oil pan on V6 DFI engines
Preliminary work
Information:
^ Collect oil in a clean container to use it again.
1. Fit hook for workshop crane and support engine on the body.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove oil dipstick together with guide tube.
4. Remove engine guard.
5. Remove the front-axle carrier.
6. Remove steering gear.
7. Remove front-axle final drive
8. Remove engine carrier.
Removing the oil pan
Warning:
Engine oil is toxic.
^ Danger of poisoning!
-> Do not consume food or drink while working (danger of mixing).
-> If swallowed, observe the warning information on the containers, contact a doctor if necessary and show the information on the containers.
Warning:
Danger of scalding with hot engine oil.
-> Allow engine and components to cool down.
-> Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
-> Wear suitable protective clothing.
Warning:
Oil is combustible!
^ Risk of fire due to oil and hot components (exhaust manifold, etc.)
-> Do not pour engine oil over very hot components (e.g. turbocharger).
-> Never place cloths soaked with oil on hot engine components.
-> In case of fire, use CO2 or dry powder fire extinguishers.
1. Disconnect electrical plug -a- on the oil level sensor.
Oil level sensor
2. Unscrew four fastening screws between oil pan and transmission.
3. Unscrew oil pan fastening screws opposite to the order shown - i.e. from 25 to 1 -.
Oil pan threaded joint
4. Remove oil pan.
4.1. Detach adhered oil pan by knocking lightly with a rubber hammer.
4.2. Remove any residual sealant on the crankcase using a plastic wedge.
4.3. Clean sealing surfaces thoroughly.
4.4. Remove any residual silicone using a special plastic brush.
Power drill attachment
Installing oil pan
Caution:
Oil pump suction line blocked
^ Risk of engine damage
-> The bead of sealing compound must not be thicker than -> Diameter: 3 mm.
Caution:
Incorrect handling of oil pan
^ Risk of damage to transmission housing
-> Oil pan and transmission must be perfectly aligned.
-> Press oil pan firmly against the transmission when fitting it on the crankcase.
1. Apply an all-round bead of sealant to the cleaned and degreased oil pan. Apply the bead to the inside of the screw holes - arrows -.
Bead of sealant
2. Press oil pan simultaneously against the transmission and the crankcase and tighten the fastening screws by hand.
2.1. Then tighten the fastening screws in the sequence shown - i.e. from 1 to 25 -> Tightening torque: 12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
2.2. Tighten fastening screws between transmission and oil pan.
Oil pan threaded joint
Subsequent work
Information:
^ The sealant must be allowed to dry for approx. 30 min after the oil pan has been assembled. Only then should you fill with engine oil.
1. Install engine carrier.
2. Install front-axle final drive.
3. Install steering gear.
4. Install the front-axle carrier.
5. Install engine guard.
6. Fit oil dipstick together with guide tube.
7. Fill in engine oil and check oil level.
8. Remove hook for workshop crane.
Installation position of hook for workshop crane