Removal and installation the oil pan (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 903)

Mercedes service stations use special devices to support the engine when removing the crankcase. After all, this requires dismantling the cross beam, as a result of which the engine and gearbox are deprived of their lower support. Therefore, when removing the beam, you should place a jack under the engine or use a manual overhead crane.

Removal and installation of the oil pan is carried out as follows:

• place a suitable container underneath and unscrew the oil drain plug. Drain all the oil into a prepared container. The oil filler cap must be removed to allow the oil to drain better. It is better to drain oil from a warm engine, so you need to warm up the engine before starting work. Screw the oil drain plug back in (use a new gasket);
• if the vehicle is equipped with an electronic idle speed control system, unscrew the speed sensor;
• from the top side, use a socket wrench with an extension to loosen the nuts securing the front engine mounts. Raise the engine from its mounts and remove the cross beam fasteners;
• unscrew the oil pipes going from the crankcase to the oil radiator;

• unscrew and remove the crankcase. If it needs to be replaced, carry it out using the drawing as a guide 127;
• the installation of the oil pan is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Upon completion of the work, pour the required amount of oil into the engine.

(Original material on the website: Mercedesman.ru)