Visual inspection for missing components, leakage assemblies, chafing points, line position - wh0053pkw0000x(0053)

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Models; 107 from 08/85, 124, 126 from 09/85, 129, 140, 201 from 01/85

Visual inspection for missing components, leakage - assemblies, chafing points, line position

Models 107 as of 08.1985 124

126 as of 09.1985 129

140 201 as of 01.1985

Fig 1: Visual Inspection For Leakage - Air/Oil Cooler With Hoses, Radiator, Cooling And Heating Hoses

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Bottom engine compartment panelling or bottom noise encapsulation panel remove, install (see REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE BOTTOM ENGINE COMPARTMENT PANELING or REMOVING AND REINSTALLING BOTTOM NOISE ENCAPSULATION PANELS ).

NOTE: If traces of oil are present in the bottom noise encapsulation panel, determine cause. Reinstall engine compartment panelling or bottom noise encapsulation panel only after completing all maintenance work.

Engine check for leakage.

Cylinder block/crankcase

Cylinder head cover

Timing case cover

Oil pan

Oil filter

Front crankshaft seal

Coolant pump and housing

Air/oil cooler with hoses, radiator, cooling and heating hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Fuel system with lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Fuel tank

Fuel pump package

Injection system

Carburetor

Fuel pump

Fuel filter

Injection pump

Prefilter

Main filter

Fuel cooler as of 1986

Fuel preheater

Fig 2: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies - Manual Transmission, Clutch Actuation, Rear Axle And Mechanical Steering Gear (Illustrated On Model 201)

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Illustrated on model 201

Manual transmission, clutch actuation, rear axle and mechanical steering gear check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Shock absorber struts or shock absorbers check for leakage and tightness.

Fig 3: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies - Automatic Transmission And Power Steering Gear With Lines And Hoses (Illustrated On Model 201)

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Illustrated on model 201

Automatic transmission and power steering gear with lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Level control or level control with level adjustment on front and rear axle with/without ADS check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Fig 4: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Line Position - Brake System With Lines And Hoses (Illustrated On Model 201)

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Illustrated on model 201

Brake system with lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Master brake cylinder

Brake fluid supply reservoir

Brake calipers

ABS hydraulic unit

Fig 5: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Chafing Points, Line Position - Vehicles With ASD (Illustrated On Model 124)

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Illustrated on model 124

Vehicles with ASD

All lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Oil reservoir

Pressurized oil pump

Valve control unit

Rear axle center piece

Fig 6: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Chafing Points, Line Position - Vehicles With 4MATIC

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Vehicles with 4MATIC

All lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

Oil reservoir

Pressurized oil pump

Service valve

Valve control unit

Transfer case

Rear axle center piece

Fig 7: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Chafing Points, Line Position - Vehicles With ASR (1st Version) Model 126 Up To 08/89

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Vehicles with ASR (1st version) model 126 up to 08/89

All lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

ABS hydraulic unit

ASR hydraulic unit

Pressure reservoir

Charge pump

NOTE: Visually check lines, pressure reservoir and charge pump through opening in plastic cover below left front fender.

Fig 8: Visual inspection for missing components, leakage assemblies, chafing points, line position - Vehicles With ASR II Models 124, 201 And ASR III Model 124.036

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Vehicles with ASR II models 124, 201

Vehicles with ASR III model 124.036

All lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

ASR hydraulic unit

Pressure reservoir

Charge pump

NOTE: Visually check lines, pressure reservoir and charge pump through opening in plastic cover below left front fender.

Fig 9: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Chafing Points, Line Position - Vehicles With ASR II Model 126 As Of 09/89

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Vehicles with ASR II model 126 as of 09/89

All lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

ASR hydraulic unit

Pressure reservoir

Charge pump

NOTE: Visually check lines, pressure reservoir and charge pump through opening in plastic cover below left front fender.

Fig 10: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Chafing Points, Line Position - Vehicles With ASR II Model 129

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Vehicles with ASR II model 129

All lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

ASR hydraulic unit

Pressure reservoir

Charge pump

NOTE: Visually check connections on pressure reservoir from below vehicle through opening in engine compartment side panel.

Fig 11: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Chafing Points, Line Position - Vehicles With ASR III Model 140

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Vehicles with ASR III model 140

All lines and hoses check for leakage and condition, pay attention to chafing points and position.

ASR hydraulic unit

Pressure reservoir

Charge pump

NOTE: Visually check connections on pressure reservoir (13) by removing panelling on left front fender.

Fig 12: Visual Inspection For Missing Components, Leakage Assemblies, Chafing Points, Line Position - Vehicles With Hydropneumatic Suspension (Illustrated On Model 126)

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Illustrated on model 126

Vehicles with hydropneumatic suspension

Line connections, hoses and tubing check for leakage with engine running, check for chafed points, compressed points, cracks and corrosion.

Pressurized oil pump

Oil reservoir

Central reservoir

Valve unit

Pressure reservoir

Level control

Valve block

Control rods

Spring struts