Remove/install retaining lock for crankshaft / ring gear - AR03.30-P-5000GZS (ML63 AMG)

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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 164, 251 with TRANSMISSION 722

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lock For Crankshaft And Ring Gear Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of lifting platform and position four support plates at lifting platform support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or , in extreme cases even sever extremities.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
1	Switch ignition off, remove ignition key (transmitter key).	On vehicles with code 889, Keyless Go: Press keyless go start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off
	Risk of explosion caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
2	Disconnect ground line from battery	Insulate clamping device of ground line in order to prevent inadvertent contact with ground point of battery.
		Model 164	AR54.10-P-0003GZ
		Model 251	AR54.10-P-0003RT
	Notes on battery	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
3	Raise vehicle with lifting platform	Model 164	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR00.60-P-1000RT
4	Remove starter		AR15.30-P-7100GZS
5	Insert retaining lock (1) into starter opening	Slide the retaining lock into the starter opening (see arrow) and allow to latch into the ring gear. If required, continue turning engine at the center bolt for crankshaft in the direction of rotation of the engine.
		Retaining lock	Figure
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Perform basic programming		AR00.19-P-0200GZ

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lock (64 112 589 03 40 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.