Remove and install tensioning rail and slide rail in timing case cover - AR05.10-P-8500GZS (ML63 AMG)
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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 164, 251
Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Rail, Slide Rail Short, Slide Rail Long, Tensioning Rail Bolts And Guide Rail Pins
| 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 explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by contact with fuel. | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Only pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel. |
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | All models | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | |
| 1 | Remove engine with front axle carrier | AR01.10-P-2500GZS | |
| 2 | Detach engine from front axle carrier | AR01.10-P-2510GZS | |
| 3 | Remove automatic transmission from the engine | AR27.10-P-0500GZS | |
| 4 | Mount engine onto assembly stand | ||
| 5 | Remove timing case cover | AR01.40-P-8000AMG | |
| 6 | Pull out tensioning rail pins (4) and slide rail pins (5) at cylinder head | AR01.30-P-5800-04AMG | |
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| Fig 3 | |||
| 7 | Remove tensioning rail (1), short slide rail (2) and long slide rail (3) from below | ||
| 8 | Install in the reverse order |