Detach/attach engine on front axle carrier - AR01.10-P-2510GZ (ML500)

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ENGINE 113.964 in MODEL 164.175

Fig 1: Identifying Engine On Front Axle Carrier Components (Engine 113.964)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

25.6.07

Observe tightening procedure for assembly of the propeller shaft - added

Step 7

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off 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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove engine with the front axle carrier (8)		AR01.10-P-2500GZ
2	Hook engine and mechanism with engine hoist into the lifting eye on the engine	Secure front axle carrier (8) on portable lifting platform with tensioning strap. Engine hoist (self-locking), refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
3	Raise engine	Only raise far enough for chain on engine hoist to be lightly tensioned.
4	Remove bolts (1) from the engine mounts		*BA22.10-P-1002-03G
5	Remove bracket (2) at oil pan (3)		*BA46.30-P-1002-01H
6	Unscrew banjo bolt (4) on power steering pump (5)	Installation: Replace the gaskets.
			*BA46.30-P-1001-01H
7	Remove front propeller shaft (6) on transfer case (7)	Mark front propeller shaft (6) relative to propeller shaft flange (6a). Detach vent line for front axle gear on vent valve.
		Installation: Observe tightening procedure for front propeller shaft (6).	AR41.10-P-0070-03GZ
			Figure
			*BA41.10-P-1003-01F
8	Lift engine and transmission out of the front axle carrier (8)
9	Install in the reverse order

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation		Model 164
BA22.10-P-1002-03G	Bolt, front engine mount to engine support	Nm	53

POWER STEERING PUMP

Number	Designation		Engine 113 in model 164, 251
BA46.30-P-1001-01H	High-pressure expansion hose to power steering pump	Nm	40
BA46.30-P-1002-01H	Bolt, power steering pressure line bracket to engine oil pan	Nm	10

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation			Model 164.1/8
BA41.10-P-1003-01F	Self-locking bolt, propeller shaft to transfer case (to front axle)	Stage 1	Nm	40
BA41.10-P-1003-01F		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Wrench (164 589 02 07 00)

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