Remove/install timing case cover - AR01.40-P-8000HX
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ENGINE 601 in MODELS 124, 201, 202
ENGINE 602 in MODELS 124, 201
ENGINE 603 in MODELS 124, 126, 140
| Remove/install | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remove lower engine compartment paneling | ||
| 2 | Remove radiator | Engine 601 in model 202 Engines 601, 602 in models 124, 201 |
AR20.20-P-3865HA |
| Engine 603 in models 124, 126, 140 | AR20.20-P-3865HW | ||
| 3 | Remove magnetic or viscous fan clutch | ra20006010330x | |
| Engine 601 in model 202 Engines 601, 602 in models 124, 201 |
AR20.40-P-5660HA | ||
| Engine 603 in models 124, 126, 140 | AR20.40-P-5660HW | ||
| 4 | Remove crankshaft pulley and hub | AR03.30-P-1600HW | |
| 5 | Remove piston vacuum pump | ||
| 6 | Remove power steering pump or tandem pump | ra46001244000x | |
| 7 | Remove hydraulic pump at cylinder head | ||
| 8 | Disconnect ground line at battery | AR54.10-P-0003A | |
| 9 | Remove DC alternator | Model 202 | AR15.40-P-5032EA |
| 10 | Drain engine oil | ||
| 11 | Capacitor | ||
| 12 | Remove cylinder head cover (125) | ||
| 13 | Unscrew the front fuel filter hex screw (116) | ||
| 14 | Unscrew the oil dipstick guide tube bracket (62) | ||
| 15 | Unscrew the hex screws (417) on the DC alternator support (416) and remove the support | *BA15.40-P-1005-01E | |
| 16 | Mark installation position of TDC sensor bracket (42 and 44) and unscrew | ra03006010345x | |
| 17 | Unscrew engine stop bracket (6) | ra22006010220x | |
| 18.1 | Remove left engine shock absorber (24) | ra22006010240x | |
| 18.2 | Remove left and right engine shock absorber (24) | ra22006010240x | |
| 19 | Attach engine hoist into the engine's front lifting eye | *WE58.40-Z-1012-11A | |
| 20.1 | Unscrew bottom left front and right engine mounts | Engine 601, 602 in Model 201 up to 03/85. |
AR22.10-P-1260HZ |
| Engine 601 in models 124, 201 as of 04/85 Engine 602 in models 124, 201 as of 04/85 Engine 603 in models 124, 140. |
AR22.10-P-1260HX | ||
| Engine 601 in model 202. | AR22.10-P-1260HY | ||
| 20.2 | Unscrew left front and right engine mounts at top engine support | Vehicles with 4MATIC |
AR22.10-P-1260HX |
| 21 | Raise engine with engine hoist | ||
| 22 | Unscrew oil pan (45) hex screws (115) in the area of the timing case | *BA01.45-P-1001-01A | |
| 23 | Lower the engine onto engine mounts again using the engine hoist | ||
| 24 | Unscrew injector pump attachment hex screws (66, 67) | ||
| 25 | Allen screws (115) | *BA01.40-P-1002-01A | |
| Fig 2 | |||
| *BA01.40-P-1001-01A | |||
| 26 | Unscrew timing case cover hex screws (35, 36) | ||
| 27 | Remove timing case cover (28) | ||
| Replace front radial sealing ring. | AR03.30-P-1600HW | ||
| Sealant optional. | *BR00.45-Z-1009-01A | ||
| Sealant | *BR00.45-Z-1012-01A | ||
| 28 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the running engine | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not grasp hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 29 | Run engine and check for leaks |
CRANKCASE, TIMING CASE COVER, END COVER
| Number | Designation | Engines 601, 602 except 602.98, 603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA01.40-P-1001-01A | Bolt of timing case cover to crankcase | M6 | Nm | 10 |
| M8 | Nm | 25 | ||
| BA01.40-P-1002-01A | Bolt, cylinder head to timing case cover | Nm | 25 | |
OIL PAN
| Number | Designation | Engines 601, 602 except 602.98, 603 except 603.913/963 | Engines 603.913/ 963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA01.45-P-1001-01A | Bolt, oil pan to crankcase | M6 | Nm | 10 | 10 |
| M8 | Nm | 25 | 25 | ||
| M10 | Nm | 40 | - | ||
ALTERNATOR
| Number | Designation | Engine 601 | Engine 602 | Engine 603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA15.40-P-1005-01E | Bolt for alternator carrier to crankcase | M8 | Nm | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| M10 | Nm | 45 | 45 | 45 | ||
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT
| WE58.40-Z-1012-11A | Load regulator (engine hoist), self-locking |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| BR00.45-Z-1009-01A | Sealant | A 001 989 89 20 |
| BR00.45-Z-1012-01A | Sealant | A 002 989 47 20 10 |