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Remove/install engine with front axle carrier - AR01.10-P-2500SZ

ENGINES 275 in MODEL 216, 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine With Front Axle Carrier Components (1 Of 7)
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Fig 2: Identifying Engine With Front Axle Carrier Components (2 Of 7)
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Fig 3: Identifying Engine With Front Axle Carrier Components (3 Of 7)
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Fig 4: Identifying Engine With Front Axle Carrier Components (4 Of 7)
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Fig 5: Identifying Engine With Front Axle Carrier Components (5 Of 7)
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Fig 6: Identifying Engine With Front Axle Carrier Components (6 Of 7)
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Fig 7: Identifying Engine With Front Axle Carrier Components (7 Of 7)
G07630058Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

12.3.08 Value changed: Bolt for rear engine crossmember to body   *BA22.10-P-1007-03C
29.5.08 Value changed: Bolt for rear engine crossmember to body   *BA22.10-P-1007-03D
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on Active Body Control suspension   AH32.50-P-0001-01N
IMPORTANTInstallation  Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.    
1 Set DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch to position "N" and release parking brake    
2 Deactivate easy entry/exit function Vehicles with memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) code 275 AR54.30-P-1000-02ESX
3 Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel with SPECIAL TOOL holding device. NOTES The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering coupling is detached, otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.  
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
4 Detach ground lines on batteries NOTES Insulate clamping device of the ground line in order to prevent inadvertent contact with the ground point of the battery. AR54.10-P-0003SX
5 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100SX
6 Suction refrigerant out of air conditioning   AR83.30-P-1760SX
7 Remove engine cover. Engine 275.95 AR01.10-P-2405LA 
Engine 275.98 AR01.10-P-2405IM 
8 Remove air filter housing   AR09.10-P-1150LA
9 Pinch off engine wiring harness   AR01.00-P-2410SZ 
10 Remove vacuum line (4) from vacuum hose (5)    
11 Disconnect vacuum line (6) from brake booster (A7/7).    
12 Empty expansion reservoir (10a, 10b) using hand pump SPECIAL TOOL Figure
13 Open hose clamps (12a, 12b) with SPECIAL TOOL hose clamp pliers and detach oil lines (14a, 14b) from expansion reservoirs (10a, 10b) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 8
14 Open hose clamp (2) with SPECIAL TOOL hose clamp pliers and detach hose (3a) from return line (3b) IMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOL Seal connections with stop plugs.  
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 8
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
15 Unscrew nuts (1a) and remove return line (3b) from longitudinal member    
16 Remove bolt (21) and detach refrigerant line (20) from refrigerant compressor (A9) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace seal ring.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.55-P-1003-01M
17 Remove nut (1b) and detach refrigerant line (16) from fluid reservoir (16a) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace seal ring.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.55-P-1002-01M
18 Drain engine oil    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Engine oil and filter change   AP18.00-P-0101SZ
19 Drain coolant at radiator (34)   AR20.00-P-1142H
20 Drain coolant for low-temperature circuit   AR20.00-P-1142HM
21 Remove expansion rivet (13a), unscrew nut (13b) and fold front right fender liner (13) upwards    
22 Remove oil cooling lines (38a) from engine oil cooler (38) Model 216.376, 221.176 AR18.30-P-1000SZ
Model 221.179 AR18.30-P-1000SX
23 Remove coolant line at additional radiator Model 221.179 AR20.20-P-3866SX
24 Release pressure in front right suspension strut   AR32.50-P-0001-01N
25 Disconnect hydraulic line (17) using SPECIAL TOOL detaching tool on quick-release coupling (17a) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 9
26 Remove retaining clamps (15) and hydraulic line (17) from front axle carrier (31)    
27 Remove bolt (7a) and hydraulic line (18) from valve unit (Y36/1) IMPORTANT Close off hydraulic line (18) using SPECIAL TOOL stop plugs.  
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
28 Remove oil cooler lines from automatic transmission on radiator (34)   AR27.55-P-0600SX
29 Loosen bolts (35) and remove cover panel (35a)    
30 Remove bolt (36) and remove steering coupling (36a) from lower steering shaft   AR46.10-P-8000SX
31 Remove catalytic converter or front exhaust system Model 216, 221 except 221 with special protection code Z07
Model 221 with special-protection package code Z07
AR49.10-P-7100SX
32 Detach propeller shaft (22) from transmission output flange IMPORTANT Introduce colored identification of propeller shaft position relative to transmission output flange in order when installing to reproduce installation position created by at plant as otherwise drive line vibrations can occur. AR41.10-P-0050-02SX
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Mount propeller shaft (22) on transmission. AR41.10-P-0050-07SX
33 Remove coolant line (30) from radiator (34) See "Disconnect Henn coupling". AR09.41-P-1311-01AL
34 Open hose clamps (32a) with SPECIAL TOOL hose clamp pliers and detach coolant lines (32) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 8
35 Unscrew nuts (37a) and only loosen nuts (37b) IMPORTANT Nuts (37b) must be loosened so that the suspension struts can move.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1001-04L
36 Remove fuel pressure via service valve on fuel distributor rail   AR07.03-P-1460-01VA
37 Remove fuel feed line (8) and place to the side IMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOL Seal connections with stop plugs.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA07.52-P-1002-01E
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
38 Remove front wheels    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050SX
39 Remove tie rods from steering knuckles Model 216, 221 except 221 with special protection code Z07
Model 221 with special-protection package code Z07
AR46.40-P-0200-02SX
40 Remove strut rods from front axle carrier (31) Model 216, 221 except 221 with special protection code Z07
Model 221 with special-protection package code Z07
AR33.15-P-0160SX
41 Remove spring control arm from front axle carrier (31) Model 216, 221 except 221 with special protection code Z07
Model 221 with special-protection package code Z07
AR33.15-P-0170SY
42 Unclip lines for wheel speed sensors and brake wear indicator from cable ducts on spring control arm and wheel well Model 216, 221 except 221 with special protection code Z07
Model 221 with special-protection package code Z07
AR33.10-P-0100-06SX
43 Support front axle carrier (31) using lifting platform   AR01.10-P-2500-01A 
44 Remove bolts (23a) of rear engine crossmember (23) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 216 *BA22.10-P-1007-03C
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221 *BA22.10-P-1007-03D
45 Remove bolts (31a) of longitudinal members IMPORTANTInstallation:  Install new bolts.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.10-P-1001-01K
46 Lower engine transmission unit with front axle carrier (31) If necessary: ↓  
Detach engine from front axle carrier. AR01.10-P-2510SX 
47 Install in the reverse order    
48 Fill and bleed ABC system   AR32.50-P-0021SX
49 Perform wheel alignment check Model 221 except 221 with special protection code Z07
Model 216
Model 221 with special-protection package code Z07
AR40.20-P-0200SX
50 Read out fault memory and erase if necessary STAR DIAGNOSIS Compact diagnosis system for passenger cars  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
DANGER 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
51 Carry out engine test run, checking the engine for proper operation and leaks    
FUEL DISTRIBUTOR

Number Designation Engine 275, 285
BA07.52-P-1002-01E Union nut connecting fuel feed line to fuel distributor Nm 20
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 216 without 4MATIC Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA32.25-P-1001-04L Nut, front suspension strut to front end Stage 1 Nm 35 30
Stage 2 Nm - 35
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 221 with code 487 (ABC) Model 221 without 4MATIC and without code 487, Z07/Z07+Z19
BA32.25-P-1001-04L Nut, front suspension strut to front end Stage 1 Nm 35 30
Stage 2 Nm - -
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA33.10-P-1001-01K Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member Nm 180 180
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR

Number Designation Engine 275 in model 216 Engine 275 in model 221
BA83.55-P-1002-01M Nut connecting refrigerant line to air conditioning fluid reservoir Nm 8 8
BA83.55-P-1003-01M Bolt, refrigerant line to refrigerant compressor Nm 20 20
ENGINE SUSPENSION, ENGINE MOUNTS, ENGINE SUPPORTS

Number Designation Model 221.02/05/07/095/12/15/17/195
BA22.10-P-1007-03D Bolt, rear engine crossmember to body Nm 45
ENGINE SUSPENSION, ENGINE MOUNTS, ENGINE SUPPORTS

Number Designation Model 216.371/373/374/376/377/379
BA22.10-P-1007-03C Bolt, rear engine crossmember to body Nm 45
Fig 8: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (003 589 03 37 00)
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Fig 9: Identifying Detaching Tool (221 589 01 33 00)
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Fig 10: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
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Fig 11: Identifying Holding Device (129 589 01 21 00)
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Fig 12: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
G07630063Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA