Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Part I: Notes
1 - 28 Nm
2 - Stop for torque reaction support
3 - Oil pan
- Apply silicone sealant: D 176 404 A2 before installing
- Removing and installing β Oil pan, removing and installingΒ
4 - Oil pump
- With pressure relief valve, 12 bar
- Removing and installing β Oil pump, removing and installingΒ
- Replace pump if there is scoring on moving surfaces and gear teeth
- Tightening torque for oil pump cover to oil pump housing: 10 Nm
5 - Oil pump chain sprocket
- Sprocket can only be installed on oil pump shaft in one position
6 - 22 Nm
7 - Drive chain for oil pump
- Mark direction of rotation before removing
- Check for wear
8 - 15 Nm
9 - Front sealing flange
- Apply silicone sealant D 176 404 A2 before installing β Sealing flanges and flywheel/drive plate, removing and installingΒ
- Replacing crankshaft oil seal -pulley end β Crankshaft oil seal - pulley end, replacingΒ
10 - Chain tensioner
- Tighten to 16 Nm
- Do not disassemble
- Note installed position
- Pre-tension spring and engage before installing
- If spring is broken, replace complete chain tensioner
11 - Oil pump chain sprocket
- Removing and installing β Chain sprocket, removing and installingΒ
12 - Dowel sleeves
- 2 pcs.
13 - O-ring
- Always replace
14 - 16 Nm
15 - Suction line
- Clean strainer if soiled
16 - Baffle plate
17 - 16 Nm
18 - 15 Nm
- Tighten in stages and diagonally
- Note tightening sequence Install oil pan immediately and tighten bolts in sequence shown:Β under InstallingΒ
19 - 40 Nm
20 - Sealing ring
- Replace
21 - Oil drain plug, 30 Nm
22 - Gasket
- Always replace
23 - Oil return line
- From turbocharger
24 - 10 Nm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.