Fill power steering pump and bleed - AR46.30-P-0010N

MODEL 215, 230 with CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

MODEL 220 with CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) except CODE (979) Special protection version except CODE (Z04) Light armoring except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Shown on model 215 with engine 137 

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir

	Charging
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
1	Hoist vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are free
2	Fill expansion reservoir (30a) with MB-steering gear oil	Do not start the engine!  If the engine is started there is a risk of air entering the hydraulic steering system, which is then extremely difficult to remove. Fill the expansion reservoir (30a) with MB steering gear oil up to approx. 10 mm below the top edge of the reservoir. Refill with MB-steering gear oil continuously until the oil level remains constant.
			*BF46.20-P-1001-01A
	Bleeding
3	Turn steering wheel from steering stop to steering stop	Do not start the engine!  If the engine is started there is a risk of air entering the hydraulic steering system, which is then extremely difficult to remove. Slowly turn steering wheel from steering stop to steering stop until no more bubbles are ascertained in the expansion reservoir (30a) Repeat turning the steering from stop to stop several times (up to 30 times). During this process, MB steering gear oil must be poured into the expansion reservoir (30a) by a second person.
	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 engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
4	Start engine without moving the steering	Allow engine to run for approx. 1 min at idle speed. During this process, a second person must observe the oil level in the expansion reservoir (30a) and add MB steering gear oil if necessary.
5	Turn steering wheel from steering stop to steering stop	When the engine is running, turn the steering wheel slowly several times from steering stop to steering stop, in the meantime refilling the expansion reservoir (30a) with MB steering gear oil. Repeat the procedure until the oil level in the expansion reservoir (30a) remains constant and bubbles are no longer visible.
	Checking
6	Check oil level in expansion reservoir (30a) and fill to maximum fill level	The oil level in the expansion reservoir (30a) must always be filled up to the maximum level.
	Power steering - checking and correcting oil level		AP46.00-P-4611N
7	Check steering system when engine is running for signs of leaks and proper function	In the event of leakage, find and eliminate cause.
8	Lower vehicle

STEERING GEAR