Remove/install rear engine cross member - AR22.10-P-1170GZS (ML 63AMG)

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 156 in MODEL 164, 251

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Engine Cross Member Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

MODIFICATION NOTES

7.11.06	Bolt, rear engine crossmember to body	Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1005-03G
7.11.06	Bolt, rear engine crossmember to body	Model 251	*BA22.10-P-1005-03F
	Bolt for cross strut on body	Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1008-03G
	Bolt for diagonal strut on body	Model 164.	*BA22.10-P-1009-03G

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of 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
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
1	Raise vehicle with lifting platform	Model 164	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR00.60-P-1000RT
2	Undo bolts (1) and remove cross strut (6).
		Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1006-03G
		Model 251	*BA22.10-P-1006-03F
		Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1008-03G
		Model 251	*BA22.10-P-1007-03F
3	Remove bolt (2)	Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1007-03G
4	Loosen bolt (3) and swivel diagonal strut (7) to the side	Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1009-03G
5	Support transmission (15) with transmission jack and plate
		Transmission jack, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com Transmission platform, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
6	Unscrew engine mount bolts (5)
		Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1004-03G
		Model 251	*BA22.10-P-1004-03F
7	Undo bolts for engine crossmember (4) and remove rear engine crossmember (8)
		Model 164	*BA22.10-P-1005-03G
		Model 251	*BA22.10-P-1005-03F
8	Install in the reverse order

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation		Model 164
BA22.10-P-1004-03G	Bolt, rear engine mount to rear engine crossmember	Nm	58
BA22.10-P-1005-03G	Bolt, rear engine crossmember to body	Nm	55
BA22.10-P-1006-03G	Bolt for cross strut on engine crossmember	Nm	45
BA22.10-P-1007-03G	Bolt for diagonal strut on engine crossmember	Nm	45
BA22.10-P-1008-03G	Bolt for cross strut on body	Nm	45
BA22.10-P-1009-03G	Bolt for diagonal strut on body	Nm	45

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation		Model 251
BA22.10-P-1004-03F	Bolt, rear engine mount to rear engine crossmember	Nm	58
BA22.10-P-1005-03F	Bolt, rear engine crossmember to body	Nm	55
BA22.10-P-1006-03F	Bolt, reinforcement brace to rear engine crossmember	Nm	19
BA22.10-P-1007-03F	Bolt, reinforcement brace to body	Nm	19