Lower Oil Pan. Removing And Installing (V-8) - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Lubrication system]
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Remainder of installation is reverse of removal.
Replace self-locking nuts when reinstalling front suspen-
sion components.
Use new oil dipstick tube sealing O-ring.
After adding engine oil, start and run engine. Raise engine
speed to 2,500 rpm until oil pressure warning light goes out
(about 5 seconds).
NOTE-
BMW does not specify a front end alignment following this
procedure.
Tightening torques
Front subfrarne to body rail
(M12, use new bolts)
8.8 grade
10.9 grade
12.9 grade
77 Nrn (57 ft-lb)
105 Nrn (77 ft-lb)
110 Nrn (81 ft-lb)
Stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar
65
Nrn (48 ft-lb)
Steering shaft universal joint clamping bolt
(use new bolt)
19 Nrn (14 it-lb)
Lower oil pan, removing and installing (V-8)
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The V-8 engine is equipped with a 2-piece oil pan. The fas-
teners in V-8 engine oil pump assembly, including the
sprocket retaining nut, are known to loosen and fall off into
the oil pan. Be sure to install these fasteners with Loctite O
or equivalent thread locking product and torque to specifica-
tions.
CAUTION-
It is recommended that the oil pump retaining bolts and oil
pump drive sprocket retaining nut tightening torque be
checkedany time the oilpan is removed.
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Raise car and place securely on jack stands.
WARNING-
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift orjack stands designed for
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Remove splash shield from under engine.
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Drain engine oil
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On cars with automatic transmission, remove ATF cooler line
brackets from oil pan.