Remove/install timing case cover - AR01.40-P-8000AMG (ML63 AMG): Notes
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ENGINE 156
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 6.2.07 | Bolt, coolant pump to timing case cover and crankcase | Engine 156 | *BA20.10-P-1001-01V |
| Remove/install | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 1.1 | Remove engine with front axle carrier | Engine 156.980 in model 164, 251 | AR01.10-P-2500GZS |
| 1.2 | Remove engine | Engine 156.982 in model 209 | AR01.10-P-2400QMG |
| Engine 156.983 in model 211, 219 | AR01.10-P-2400TMG | ||
| Engine 156.984 in model 216, 221 | AR01.10-P-2400SMG | ||
| 2 | Detach engine from front axle carrier | Engine 156.980 in model 164, 251 | AR01.10-P-2510GZS |
| 3 | Remove automatic transmission from engine | ||
| 4 | Remove oil lines from automatic transmission to oil pan | ||
| 5 | Mount engine onto assembly stand | ||
| 6 | Rotate engine at crankshaft center bolt in direction of rotation of the engine to a 40° crankshaft angle after top dead center (TDC) | ||
| 7 | Remove poly-V belt tensioning device (1) | Model 164, 251 | AR13.25-P-3200GZS |
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR13.25-P-3200TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR13.25-P-3200SMG | ||
| 8 | Remove expansion reservoir (2) for power steering | only model 164, 209, 211, 219, 251 | AR46.25-P-1000GZS |
| 9 | Remove air shutoff valves (3) | ||
| Model 164, 251 | AR14.30-P-7200GZS | ||
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR14.30-P-7200TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR14.30-P-7200SMG | ||
| 10 | Remove oil filter housing (4) | Model 164, 251 | AR18.20-P-3471GZS |
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR18.20-P-3471TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR18.20-P-3471SMG | ||
| 11 | Remove cylinder head covers (5) | Model 164, 251 | AR01.20-P-5014GZS |
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR01.20-P-5014TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR01.20-P-5014SMG | ||
| 12 | Remove camshaft adjuster | Up to engine number 001177 | AR05.20-P-7201ANG |
| from engine number 001178 | AR05.20-P-7201AMG | ||
| 13 | Remove power steering pump (6) at timing case cover (7) | AR46.30-P-0500GZS | |
| 14 | Remove refrigerant compressor (A9) | ||
| 15 | Remove alternator (G2) | Model 164, 251 | AR15.40-P-5032GZS |
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR15.40-P-5032TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR15.40-P-5032SMG | ||
| 16 | Remove chain tensioner | Model 164, 251 | AR05.10-P-7800GZS |
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR05.10-P-7800TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR05.10-P-7800SMG | ||
| 17 | Remove belt pulley/vibration damper (9) | Model 164, 251 | AR03.30-P-1600GZS |
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR03.30-P-1600TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR03.30-P-1600SMG | ||
| 18 | Disconnect electrical connector from thermostat housing | ||
| 19 | Remove guide pulley (10, 11, 12) | *BA13.25-P-1003-01U | |
| *BA13.25-P-1004-01U | |||
| *BA13.25-P-1005-01U | |||
| 20 | Remove oil pan bottom section | Model 164, 251 | AR01.45-P-7555GZS |
| Model 209, 211, 219 | AR01.45-P-7555TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR01.45-P-7555SMG | ||
| 21 | Remove oil pan | Model 164, 251 | AR01.45-P-7500GZS |
| Model 209 | AR01.45-P-7500QMG | ||
| Model 211, 219 | AR01.45-P-7500TMG | ||
| Model 216, 221 | AR01.45-P-7500SMG | ||
| 22 | Remove bolts (13) at timing case cover (7), remove timing case cover (7) | ||
| Bolt plan for timing case cover | AR01.40-P-8000-01AMG | ||
| *BA20.10-P-1001-01V | |||
| *BA01.40-P-1001-01W | |||
| *BA01.40-P-1002-01W | |||
| *BA01.40-P-1003-01W | |||
| Installation: Replace crankshaft radial sealing ring (14), coolant passage seal and radial shaft sealing ring for oil centrifuge. Clean sealing surfaces and apply sealant to sealing surface on timing case cover (7). | |||
| Notes on sealant path for timing case cover | AH01.40-P-1000-01AMG | ||
| Fig 2 | |||
| Fig 3 | |||
| Sealant | *BR00.45-Z-1015-01A | ||
| LU cleaner | *BR00.45-Z-1032-04A | ||
| 23 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 24 | Read out fault memory and erase if necessary | ||
| Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory | STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system | AD00.00-P-2000-04A | |
| 25 | Perform basic programming | Model 216, 221 | |
| Model 164 | AR00.19-P-0200GZ | ||
| Model 209 | AR00.19-P-0200Q | ||
| Model 211 | AR00.19-P-0200T | ||
| Model 219 | AR00.19-P-0200TX | ||
| Model 251 | AR00.19-P-0200RT | ||
| 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 | |
| 26 | Conduct engine test run and check engine for leaks |
BELT TENSIONING DEVICE
| Number | Designation | Engine 156 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA13.25-P-1003-01U | Guide pulley on coolant pump housing (between power steering pump and guide pulley with grooved channel profile) | Nm | 30 |
| BA13.25-P-1004-01U | Guide pulley to coolant pump housing (between alternator and smooth guide pulley) | Nm | 20 |
| BA13.25-P-1005-01U | Guide pulley (between poly-V belt tensioning device and coolant pump) | Nm | 20 |
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT
| Number | Designation | Engine 156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA20.10-P-1001-01V | Bolt, coolant pump to timing case cover and crankcase | M6x30 | Nm | 9 |
| M6 x 80 | Nm | 9 | ||
| M8 x 80 | Nm | 20 | ||
| M8 x 100 | Nm | 20 | ||
CRANKCASE, TIMING CASE COVER, END COVER
| Number | Designation | Engine 156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA01.40-P-1001-01W | Bolt, timing case cover to crankcase | M8 | Nm | 20 |
| BA01.40-P-1002-01W | Bolt, cylinder head bolt to timing case cover chain box on the outside | M8 | Nm | 20 |
| BA01.40-P-1003-01W | Cylinder head to timing case chain box on the inside | M8 | Nm | 20 |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| BR00.45-Z-1015-01A | Loctite sealant 5970 | A 003 989 98 20 10 |
| BR00.45-Z-1032-04A | LU cleaner | Wurth GmbH D - 74650 Kunzelsau |