Removing and installing brake booster - AR43.10-P-0350A
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MODEL 129, 140, 170, 202, 210
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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Removing, installing |
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Risk of poisoning
from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury
from skin and eye contact with brake fluid |
Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. |
AS42.50-Z-0001-01A |
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Notes on brake fluid |
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AH42.50-P-0001-01A |
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Notes on repairs to brake system |
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AH42.00-P-0003-01A |
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Remove, install stepped tandem brake master cylinder |
Installation:
Replace O-ring (18). |
AR42.10-P-0310A |
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Remove, install ASR charging pump |
Models 129, 140 up to 31.5.94 with ASR code 471a |
AR42.45-P-0818A |
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Checking |
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Check master brake cylinder for leaks at rear piston |
Visual inspection: |
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Notes if loss of brake fluid is not visible externally |
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AH42.10-P-9406-02A |
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Unscrew or unplug vacuum line (8) from brake booster (16) |
Operate brake pedal several times until the vacuum in the brake booster is reduced (only for plug-in vacuum lines). |
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*BA43.10-P-1001-01A |
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Unplug connector (A7/7x1, A7/7x2) from BAS control module or, on vehicles with ESP, unplug connectors from BAS solenoid valve release switch and BAS diaphragm travel sensor on brake booster |
On vehicles with BAS and ESP, the BAS control module is integrated into the ESP control module. |
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Remove cover below instrument panel |
Model 129 |
ra68001290150x |
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Model 140 |
ra68001400150x |
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Model 170 |
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Model 202 |
AR68.10-P-1500E |
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Model 210 |
AR68.10-P-1500F |
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Unhook brake pedal return spring (25) |
Installation:
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Remove and adjust stop lamp switch |
AR42.10-P-0040A |
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Pull off retainer and pull out pin (26) |
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Unscrew nuts (23) from carrier (22) |
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*BA43.10-P-1002-01A |
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Remove brake booster (16) |
Do not damage the brake booster control housing. |
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Checking |
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Check gasket (21) |
Check gasket (21) for damage and proper seating, and replace if necessary. |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Adjust and check parking shift lock |
Transmission 722.3/5 |
ra2703722d740x |
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Transmission 722.6 (NAG transmission) |
AR27.60-P-0965A |

PNEUMATIC BRAKE BOOSTER
| Number |
Designation |
Model 129 up to 09/89 |
Model 129 as of 10/89 |
Model 140 |
Model 202 |
| BA43.10-P-1001-01A |
Vacuum line to brake booster |
Nm |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
| BA43.10-P-1002-01A |
Nut, brake booster carrier to front end |
Nm |
15 |
20 |
20 |
20 |

PNEUMATIC BRAKE BOOSTER
| Number |
Designation |
Model 210 |
Model 170 |
| BA43.10-P-1001-01A |
Vacuum line to brake booster |
Nm |
30 |
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| BA43.10-P-1002-01A |
Nut, brake booster carrier to front end |
Nm |
20 |
20 |