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Remove/install engine with front axle carrier - AR01.10-P-2500RKB

ENGINE 157, 278 in MODEL 231 

Shown on model 231 with engine 278 

Fig 1: Engine With Front Axle Carrier Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 231 With Engine 278 (1 Of 4)
G11128107Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Engine With Front Axle Carrier Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 231 With Engine 278 (2 Of 4)
G11128108Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Engine With Front Axle Carrier Remove/Install Component - Shown On Model 231 With Engine 278 (3 Of 4)
G11128109Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Engine With Front Axle Carrier Remove/Install Component - Shown On Model 231 With Engine 278 (4 Of 4)
G11128110Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel. No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on Active Body Control suspension   AH32.50-P-0001-01N
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Switch off easy entry/exit NOTES
Depending on the version, the steering wheel and possibly also the driver's seat move to a different position when, for example, the driver door is opened or closed.
The driver's seat may be damaged when the brake pedal jack is installed.
IMPORTANT Switch off using the buttons on the steering wheel in the Comfort menu of the multifunction display, see Owner's Manual.
 
2 Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel with holding device NOTES
The steering wheel must not be turned when detaching steering coupling.
The steering wheel clock spring contact can be destroyed otherwise.
SPECIAL TOOL Retainer device
Figure
3 Set DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch to position "N" and release parking brake    
4 Disconnect battery ground line   AR54.10-P-0003RK
5 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100TX
6 Remove lower engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105RK
7 Remove underfloor paneling   AR61.30-P-1001RK
8 Drain coolant at radiator   AR20.00-P-1142RK
9 Remove engine covers (1)    
10 Remove left and right engine air intake duct (2)    
11 Remove left and right air filter housing (3)    
12 Remove insulation (4) on left and right rail    
13 Suction off refrigerant out of air conditioning Model 231 with engine 157, 278
except code 2U8 (Refrigerant R-1234yf)
AR83.30-P-1760NKB
Model 231 with engine 157, 278
with code 2U8 (Refrigerant R-1234yf)
AR83.30-P-1760YF
14 Extract oil from ABC expansion reservoir Engine 157, 278 in model 231
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump
Fig 6
15 Disconnect refrigerant line (5) at engine compartment connecting point and close off openings Model 231 with engine 157, 278
except code 2U8 (Refrigerant R-1234yf)
Model 231 with engine 157, 278
with code 2U8 (Refrigerant R-1234yf)
AR83.30-P-7816RK
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
16 Remove purge line (6) at purging switchover valve (Y58/1)    
17 Remove vacuum line on intake manifold and vacuum pump and place to one side   AR43.05-P-1320RKB
18 Remove center bulkhead (7)    
19 Disconnect engine wiring harness on the vehicle side   AR01.00-P-2410-02RKB
20 Disconnect electrical connections (30) from electromechanical controller unit for electric power steering (A91) and place cable duct (31) to one side    
21 Remove electrical line on intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT and unclip on transmission Engine 157 in model 231 with transmission 722.9
Engine 278 in model 231 with transmission 722.9
AR27.19-P-0550RK
22 Disconnect electrical line on oil pump electric motor and unclip on transmission Model 231 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9
Model 231 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9
AR27.30-P-0651RK
23 Remove heat shield from transmission Engine 157 in model 231 with transmission 722.9
Engine 278 in model 231 with transmission 722.9
AR27.40-P-0700-01RK
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, leaf spring to transmission housing *BA27.40-P-1019-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, heat shield to transmission housing *BA27.40-P-1014-01A 
24 Disconnect electrical connection from transmission control    
25 Remove catalytic converters   AR49.10-P-7100RK
26 Remove oil cooling lines for transmission at cooler and close off openings   AR27.10-P-0501-03SX
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
27 Remove oil lines for oil cooling system on oil cooler and close off openings Engine 157 in model 231
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Figure
28 Remove circulation pump of charge air cooler (M44) with the connected lines from front axle carrier and place to one side    
29 Disconnect lower steering shaft at steering coupling   AR46.10-P-8000RK
30 Remove bracket and rpm sensor at steering knuckle and spring control arm   AR42.30-P-0712RK
31 Remove brake caliper on the right and left from brake caliper support IMPORTANT Fix brake caliper with attached brake hoses to upper transverse control arms using cable ties. AR42.10-P-0070RK
32 Remove steering knuckle from upper transverse control arms INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten screw/bolts and nuts only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition. AR33.20-P-0500RK
33 Remove fender liners in left and right fenders   AR88.10-P-1300RK
34.1 Drain off hydraulic fluid in the front suspension struts over the bleed screws Engine 157, 278 in model 231.### ## up to 021273
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
IMPORTANT Catch hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
AR32.50-P-0001-01N
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw on soldered fitting in hydraulic line *BA32.50-P-1001-02B 
34.2 Vent pressure in the ABC system using the diagnostic system Engine 157, 278 in model 231.### ## as of 021274
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
AD00.00-P-2000-04A
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AR32.50-P-0001-01LF
35 Remove suspension struts from spring control arms INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten screw/bolts and nuts only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition. AR32.25-P-1017RK
36 Disconnect front left ABC hydraulic line at connecting point and remove at longitudinal member Engine 157, 278 in model 231
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
 
37 Disconnect feed hose (8) for the ABC hydraulic pump at connecting point on the cylinder head cover Engine 157, 278 in model 231
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
 
38 Remove Active Body Control (ABC) pressure line (9) from hydraulic pump ABC to valve unit at hydraulic pump ABC Engine 157, 278 in model 231
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
 
39 Disconnect bleed line (10) at connecting point    
40 Remove coolant hose (11)) at heater shutoff valve (12)    
41 Remove coolant hose (13) at coolant pump and place to one side   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
42 Remove coolant hoses (14, 15) at coolant lines (16, 17) for charge air cooler    
43 Remove coolant hose (18) from thermostat housing   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
44 Remove refrigerant line on condenser and close off opening   AR83.30-P-6540RK
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
45 Relieve fuel pressure over diagnostic socket   AR07.03-P-1460-01VA
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Protective cap on service valve *BA07.03-P-1007-01E 
SPECIAL TOOL Pressure hose Figure
46 Remove fuel line (19) from fuel distributor (20) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Union nut, fuel line to fuel distributor *BA07.03-P-1001-01E 
47 Secure radiator (21) against falling down IMPORTANT Secure radiator (21) to front module (22) with cable ties.  
48 Support front axle carrier (23) with a lifting platform and secure    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform IMPORTANT Secure engine transmission unit with a tensioning strap against slipping and falling down. When doing so ensure that mounting plates are evenly aligned.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure that the guide pin of front axle carrier (23) in the body is seated correctly.
WS01.00-P-0091A 
49 Remove rear engine mount   AR22.10-P-1160RKA
50 Remove bracket (26) for the lower engine compartment paneling    
51 Remove drive shaft (27) from transmission output flange   AR41.10-P-0050RK
52 Remove screw/bolts (28) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, front axle carrier to cooler mounting console *BA33.10-P-1002-01O 
53 Remove screw/bolts (29) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member *BA33.10-P-1001-01O 
54 Lower engine transmission unit with front axle carrier (23)    
55 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
56 Check cooling system for leaktightness   AR20.00-P-1010RK
57 Fill and bleed active body control (ABC) Engine 157, 278 in model 231
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
AR32.50-P-0021SX
58 Correct transmission oil level   AR27.00-P-0270W
59 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200R
60 Read out fault memory using the diagnostic system and clear if necessary    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
DANGER Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
61 Carry out an engine test run, checking the engine for proper operation and leaktightness    
INJECTION NOZZLES, INJECTION VALVES, LINES

Number Designation Engine 157 Engine 278
BA07.03-P-1001-01E Union nut, fuel line to fuel distributor Nm 22 22
INJECTION NOZZLES, INJECTION VALVES, LINES

Number Designation Engine 157 Engine 278
BA07.03-P-1007-01E Protective cap on service valve Plastic Nm 2 2
Metal Nm 15 15
HOUSING

Number Designation Transmission 722.9
BA27.40-P-1014-01A Bolt, heat shield to transmission housing Nm 9
HOUSING

Number Designation Transmission 722.9
BA27.40-P-1019-01A Bolt, leaf spring to transmission housing Nm 5
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, LINES

Number Designation Model 231 with code 487
BA32.50-P-1001-02B Bleed screw on soldered fitting in hydraulic line M10 x 1 Nm 20
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 231
BA33.10-P-1001-01O Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member Front Nm 140
Center Nm 70
Rear Nm 50
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 231
BA33.10-P-1002-01O Bolt, front axle carrier to cooler mounting console Nm 20
Fig 5: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)
G07279187Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G07742725Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Hose (119 589 04 63 00)
G10247823Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 8: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G11065549Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA