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Remove/install power steering pump - AR46.30-P-0500VA

MODELS 171.454 with Engine 272.942 

MODELS 171.456 with ENGINE 272.963 

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pump Components (1 Of 2)
G05027759Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pump Components (2 Of 2)
G05027760Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. -
NOTES Before opening the hydraulic system of the power steering, thoroughly clean the area surrounding the separation point. Even minute particles of dirt, introduced into the hydraulic components, can result in malfunctions or damage to the power steering.    
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000V
2 Remove fan shroud   AR20.40-P-6800VA
3 Attach guard plate for radiator / condenser    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Guard plate for radiator / condenser   WF58.50-P-0110-01A
4 Remove poly-V-belt   AR13.22-P-1202VA
5 Suction off oil from expansion reservoir (1) of power steering SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Figure
6 Detach return line (3) from expansion reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Collect oil which runs out with rags and seal line connections with plugs.  
    SPECIAL TOOL stop plugs.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.30-P-1004-01F 
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of plugs Figure
7 Detach pressure line (4) of power steering from power steering pump (2) by unscrewing the union nut (5) IMPORTANT Collect oil which runs out with rags and seal line connections with plugs.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Stop plugs.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace sealing ring.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.30-P-1002-01F 
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of plugs Figure
8 Detach plug (11) from power steering pump pressure regulator valve (Y10/1)    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. -
9 Raise vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1000V
10 Unscrew bolts (6), disconnect refrigerant compressor connector (A9x1) and remove refrigerant compressor (A9) from timing case cover and engine support IMPORTANT Put down refrigerant compressor (A9) with pipe system connected towards the radiator.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.55-P-1001-01M 
11 Detach ground line from power steering pump (2) by unscrewing bolt (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.30-P-1005-01F 
12 Remove screw (8) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt of power steering pump to timing case cover *BA46.30-P-1001-01F 
13 Detach expansion reservoir (1) from front cover on cylinder head; to do this, unscrew bolts (9) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.25-P-1001-01D 
14 Detach power steering pump (2) from timing case cover by unscrewing the bolts (10) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.30-P-1001-01F 
15 Remove power steering pump (2) with expansion reservoir (1)    
16 Install in the reverse order    
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 engine Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
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17 Fill and bleed power steering pump (2)   AR46.30-P-0010V 
18 Check oil level in expansion reservoir (1) and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Power steering - checking and correcting oil level   AP46.00-P-4611V 
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation Engine 272 except engine 272 in model 211.054/056/08 7/092/254/256/ 287/292
BA46.30-P-1001-01F Bolt, power steering pump to timing case M8 x 30 Nm 20
M8 x 34 Nm 35
M8 x 44 Nm -
BA46.30-P-1002-01F Union nut, pressure line of power steering to power steering pump Nm 40
BA46.30-P-1004-01F Hose clamp, hydraulic line to power steering pump reservoir Nm 3
BA46.30-P-1005-01F Bolt, ground line to power steering pump Nm 20
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR

Number Designation Engine 272
BA83.55-P-1001-01M Bolt, refrigerant compressor to timing case cover or engine support Nm 20
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR

Number Designation Model 171.454/ 456/473
BA46.25-P-1001-01D Bolt, expansion reservoir to front cover Nm 9
Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
G05027761Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G05027762Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA