Remove, install hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements - AR05.00-P-2011AMG (ML63 AMG)
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| 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 | |
| 1 | Open engine hood and raise to vertical position | Model 216, 221 | |
| Model 164 | AR88.40-P-1000GZ | ||
| Model 209 | AR88.40-P-1000Q | ||
| Model 211 | AR88.40-P-1000T | ||
| Model 219 | AR88.40-P-1000TX | ||
| Model 251 | AR88.40-P-1000RT | ||
| 2 | Remove camshafts | Up to engine number 001177 | AR05.20-P-6992ANG |
| from engine number 001178 | AR05.20-P-6992AMG | ||
| 3 | Remove the compensating element (2) of the respective cylinder using a sucker (1) | The friction surface of the compensating element would otherwise be magnetized. This may cause minute iron debris to gather which can result in damage to the compensating element and cam. |
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| 4 | Inspect the basic bore of the hydraulic valve play compensating element | Remove cylinder head |
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| Model 164, 251 | AR01.30-P-5800GZS | ||
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR01.30-P-5800TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR01.30-P-5800SMG | ||
| 5 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 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 | |
| 6 | Carry out engine test run |