LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2008 >> GL320 4WD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 12 (Crank Assembly - 164 Chassis) >> Testing & Repair >> Remove/install balance shaft - AR03.20-P-1000GZA (ML350)

Remove/install balance shaft - AR03.20-P-1000GZA (ML350)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 28 other vehicles, including the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550, and 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ENGINE 272 in MODEL 164, 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Balance Shaft Components - Engine 272
G04731551Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Balance Weight
G04731552Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER 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
1 Unfasten center bolt on crankshaft vibration damper   AR03.30-P-1600GZA 
2 Unscrew torque converter from driver   AR27.20-P-0100-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA27.20-P-1002-01C 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
3 Remove engine   AR01.10-P-2500GZA
4 Detach transmission from engine   AR27.10-P-0500GZA
5 Mount engine onto assembly stand    
6 Remove oil pan   AR01.45-P-7500GZA
7 Check basic position of camshafts   AR05.20-P-6010-01VB
8 Remove timing case cover NOTES Do not damage cylinder head gaskets. Engine damage can occur otherwise. AR01.40-P-8000GZA
9 Remove flywheel/drive plate   AR03.30-P-8001GZA 
10 Remove end cover with crankshaft radial sealing ring IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace end cover with crankshaft radial sealing ring. AR03.20-P-3063GZA 
11 Pull tensioning rail bolts out of right cylinder head and remove tensioning rail downwards   AR01.30-P-5800-04V
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 6
12 Pull out slide rail pins (3) from right cylinder head   AR01.30-P-5800-04V
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 6
13 Detach balance weight (4) at the rear of engine from the balance shaft (5) IMPORTANT Fix balance weight (4) on crankcase using a pin or drift.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  The balance weight (4) has an anti-twist lock and only fits onto the balance shaft (5) in one position only.		  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA03.20-P-1002-02A 
14 Press the timing chain on the balance shaft (5) downward and pull balance shaft (5) forwards and out of the crankcase IMPORTANTInstallation:  At a 40° crank angle after ignition TDC the fitted pin (8) is aligned with marking (9) on crankcase and notch (6) on front correctional weight must be aligned with marking (7).  
15 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 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
16 Check for oil leaks with engine running    
TORQUE CONVERTER

Number Designation Transmission 722.9
BA27.20-P-1002-01C Bolt, torque converter to drive plate Straight threaded connection   Nm 42
Helical cut Stage 1 Nm 4
Stage 2 Nm 30
Stage 3 ∠ ° 90
BALANCE SHAFT

Number Designation Engine 272
BA03.20-P-1002-02A Bolt, balancing weight to balancing shaft Stage 1 Nm 15
Stage 2 ∠ ° 90
Length mm -
Fig 3: Identifying Wrench Socket (001 589 65 09 00)
G04731553Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
G04731554Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Impact Extractor (116 589 20 33 00)
G04731555Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Threaded Stud (116 589 01 34 00)
G04731556Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals