Special Tools - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Lubrication System
This repair group covers lubrication system troubleshooting
as well as oil pan removal and oil pump replacement.
In 6-cylinder models, removal of the oil pan requires the re-
moval of the exhaust system and some front suspension
components. Those procedures are fully covered in:
180 Exhaust System
210 Clutch
230 Manual Transmission
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240 Automatic Transmission
310 Front Suspension
320 Steering and Wheel Alignment
NOTE-
Oil change procedure and oil filter replacement are covered
in 020 Maintenance.
C A U T I O G
V8
engines: The oil pump fasteners (including the sprocket
retaining nut) are known to vibrate loose. This can result in oil
starvation and engine failure. Be sure to check oil bolts and
nut tightness whenever the oilpump is accessible. If any fas-
teners are found to be loose, remove them and reinstall with
Loctite B a n d torque to specifications.
Special tools
The engine needs to be properly supported while the front
suspension subframe is lowered to access the oil pan.
A standard oil pressure gauge may be used for measuring oil
pressure.
Engine support bracket
(Tool No, BMW 00 0 20012011202~2041208)
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6-cylinder crankshalt rear main seal tools
(Tool No. BMW 00 5 50011 1 1 260)