Removing/installing the end cover - AR01.40-P-8913GZ (ML500)

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ENGINE 113.964 in MODEL 164.175

Fig 1: Identifying End Cover Remove/Install 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 the columns of the and position the four support plates below the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Remove automatic transmission		AR27.10-P-0500GZ
2	Remove driven plate		AR03.30-P-8001GZ
3	Remove the end cover (1).	Pry off end cover (1) carefully at both marked points with a slanted screwdriver (arrows). The crankshaft sealing ring (3) must always be replaced when the end cover (1) is removed.
			*BA01.40-P-1004-01C
	Notes on application of sealant to end cover with radial shaft seal		AH01.40-P-1000-06A
		Sealant	*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
4	Replace front crankshaft radial seal (3)	Installation: when pressing the end cover (1) onto the crankcase, check the position of the fitted sleeves (2)!	AR03.20-P-3063GZ
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Check engine oil level and correct if required.	The vehicle must be positioned horizontally on the wheels, otherwise false measurements occur.	AR18.00-P-3035-01GZ
	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 running engine	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
7	Conduct engine test run and check the engine for oil leaks	In the event of oil loss determine and eliminate cause, otherwise malfunctions, transmission damage, and serious environmental pollution may occur.

CRANKCASE, TIMING CASE COVER, END COVER

Number	Designation			Engines 113.940/941/ 942/943/944/ 945/946/948/ 960/961/962/ 963/964/965/ 966/967/968/ 969/971/980/ 981/982/984/ 986/992/995
BA01.40-P-1004-01C	End cover screw	Thread not pre-tapped	Nm	-
BA01.40-P-1004-01C	End cover screw	Thread pre-tapped	Nm	10

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Sealant	A 003 989 98 20