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Check and correct power steering fluid level - AP46.00-P-4611BB

MODEL 129.059 /064 /068 

MODEL 163.154/157/172/174/175 

MODEL 168, 170, 

202 as of 1.9.95, 210 

MODEL 208.365 /370 /374 /465 /470 

MODEL 211.041 /042 /052 /054 /056 /061 /065 /070 /072 /076 /077 /080 /082 /083 /084 /087 /089 /090 /092 /241 /242 /254 /256 /261 /265 /270 /272 /276 /277 /280 /282 /283 /284 /287 /289 /290 /292 MODEL 220.025 /026 /083 /084 /087 /125 /126 /183 /184 /187 /875 /878 

MODEL 220.028 /063 /065 /067 /070 /073 /075 /128 /163 /165 /167 /170 /173 /175 /178 /179 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

MODEL 230.456 /467 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

MODEL 414.700 

MODEL 215.379 

Left picture: Shown on model 220 

Right picture: Shown on model 211.056 

Fig 1: Identifying Check And Correct For Power Steering Fluid Level - Shown On Model 220 & 211.056
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Left picture: Shown on model 211.042 

Right picture: Shown on model 220 

Fig 2: Identifying Check And Correct For Power Steering Fluid Level - Shown On Model 211.042 & 220
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Shown on model 211 with engine 156 

Fig 3: Identifying Check And Correct For Power Steering Fluid Level - Shown On Model 211 With Engine 156
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Shown on model 210 with rear axle level control system code 480 

Fig 4: Identifying Check And Correct For Power Steering Fluid Level - Shown On Model 210 With Rear Axle
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Shown on model 168 

Fig 5: Identifying Check And Correct For Power Steering Fluid Level - Model 168
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Modification notes

24.3.03 Operating fluid reference changed from BB00.40-P-0236-03A to BB00.40-P-0345-00A Operating fluid reference changed in series 1001 for model 414.600/700 *BF46.20-P-1001-01A 
REMOVING Removing     
DANGER 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
NOTES Before opening the hydraulic circuit of the power steering, thoroughly clean the surrounding area of the separation point. Even the smallest dirt particles introduced into the hydraulic components can lead to malfunctions and damage to the power steering    
1.1 Remove cover of charge air manifold with cover above power steering pump Model 220.025/125 with engine 648.960
Model 220.026/126 with engine 613.960
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install cylinder head cover trim   AR01.20-P-5014-02C
1.2 Pull off intake air duct (47) Except model 211 with engine 156, 271, 272, 642, except model 230.456  
1.3 Remove front engine cover (1) Model 211 with engine 156  
INSPECT Checking     
2 Check fluid, if required adjust correctly. IMPORTANT Observe temperature specification and fill level marking on dipstick. If there is no temperature specification, read off the fluid level at an oil temperature of approx. 20°C.
IMPORTANT If the fluid level is too low, determine cause and eliminate subject to a separate order.
 
FLUID SPECIFICATION Power steering *BF46.20-P-1001-01A 
3 Check, correct the level control, 4-MATIC, ASD, ADS fluid level Model 210 with level control on rear axle, code 480, model 210 with level control on rear axle with ADS, code 217
IMPORTANT If the fluid level is too low, determine cause and eliminate subject to a separate order.
AP32.30-P-3211BB
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Central hydraulic fluids Sheet 344.0 BB00.40-P-0344-00A
INSTALLING Install     
4.1 Remove cover of charge air manifold with cover above power steering pump Model 220.025/125 with engine 648.960
Model 220.026/126 with engine 613.960
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install cylinder head cover trim   AR01.20-P-5014-02C
4.2 Mount intake air duct (47) Except model 211 with engine 156, 271, 272, 273, 642 except model 230.456  
4.3 Install front engine cover (1) Model 211 with engine 156  
FLUID SPECIFICATION Steering gear

Number Designation Model 129 Model 163 Model 168
BF46.20-P-1001-01A Power steering Filling capacity Liters ≈1.0 ≈1.2 ≈0.8
MB steering gear oil Sheet BB00.40-P-0236-03A BB00.40-P-0236-03A BB00.40-P-0345-00A
FLUID SPECIFICATION Steering gear

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BF46.20-P-1001-01A Power steering Filling capacity Liters ≈1.0 ≈1.0 ≈1.0
MB steering gear oil Sheet BB00.40-P-0236-03A BB00.40-P-0236-03A BB00.40-P-0236-03A
FLUID SPECIFICATION Steering gear

Number Designation Model 210 Model 211 Model 215
BF46.20-P-1001-01A Power steering Filling capacity Liters ≈1.0 ≈1.1 ≈1,25
MB steering gear oil Sheet BB00.40-P-0236-03A BB00.40-P-0345-00A BB00.40-P-0345-00A
FLUID SPECIFICATION Steering gear

Number Designation Model 220 without code 487 Model 230 without code 487 Model 414.700
BF46.20-P-1001-01A Power steering Filling capacity Liters ≈1.0 ≈1.0 ≈0.8
MB steering gear oil Sheet BB00.40-P-0345-00A BB00.40-P-0345-00A BB00.40-P-0345-00A