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Check Cylinders For Leaks - AR01.00-P-1300MRA

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Engine 177, 274.9, 276.8 in model 205 

Engine 274.9, 276.8 in model 253 

Shown on ENGINE 274.910 in MODEL 205 

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  Risk of injury  to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing engine oil Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.
AS18.00-Z-0001-01A
  Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. 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
  Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
  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 buttoned-up and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Warm up engine to normal operating temperature    
2 Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (at least 2 m)    
3 Remove spark plugs    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253 AP15.10-P-1580D
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253 AP15.10-P-1580CWF
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 177 in model 205 AP15.10-P-1580C
4 Unscrew cap of coolant expansion reservoir    
5 Remove oil filler cap    
6 Remove engine air intake duct upstream of air filter Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253  
7 Remove center and front lower engine compartment paneling Engine 177 in model 205 AR61.20-P-1105LW
8 Remove charge air cooler and place to one side with attached coolant hoses Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253 AR09.41-P-6819MMV
9 Attach TDC detection device to the cylinder to be checked    
10 Rotate engine at crankshaft center bolt in direction of engine rotation until piston of cylinder to be checked is at top dead center (TDC) SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
11 Attach TDC detection device to the cylinder to be checked    
12 Attach pressure loss tester (01) to the cylinder to be checked Engine 177 in model 205 AR01.00-P-1300-01MNA
    Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253
Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253
AR01.00-P-1300-01VA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Pressure loss tester Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Screw-in fitting Fig 4
INSPECT Check     
13 Apply compressed air to the cylinder to be checked and read off pressure loss at pressure loss tester (01) Cylinder leakage: permissible loss total indication *BE01.00-P-1001-02Z 
    Cylinder leaktightness: Permissible losses at valves and cylinder head gasket *BE01.00-P-1002-02Z 
    Cylinder leaktightness: Permissible losses at pistons and piston rings
If the crankshaft rotates.
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Install retaining lock for crankshaft/starter ring gear.
*BE01.00-P-1003-02Z 
    Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253 AR03.30-P-5000MMV
    Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253 AR03.30-P-5000MRA
    Engine 177 in model 205 AR03.30-P-1600-06MNA
    SPECIAL TOOL Retaining lock Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
INSTALLING Install     
14 Remove retaining lock For an installed retaining lock.
Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253
AR03.30-P-5000MMV
    Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253 AR03.30-P-5000MRA
    Engine 177 in model 205 AR03.30-P-1600-06MNA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 177 in model 205 with transmission 722.9Bolt, automatic transmission to engine *BA27.40-P-1008-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Retaining lock Fig 1
15 Detach pressure loss tester (01) SPECIAL TOOL Pressure loss tester Fig 2
16 Remove thread adapter SPECIAL TOOL Screw-in fitting Fig 4
17 Install charge air cooler Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253 AR09.41-P-6819MMV
18 Install center and front lower engine compartment paneling Engine 177 in model 205 AR61.20-P-1105LW
19 Install engine air intake duct upstream of air filter Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253  
20 Install the oil filler cap    
21 Screw down cap of coolant expansion reservoir    
22 Install spark plugs    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253 AP15.10-P-1580D
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253 AP15.10-P-1580CWF
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 177 in model 205 AP15.10-P-1580C
CYLINDER LEAKAGE

Number Designation Engine all
BE01.00-P-1001-02Z Cylinder leakage: permissible loss total indication % ≤ 25
CYLINDER LEAKAGE

Number Designation Engine all
BE01.00-P-1002-02Z Cylinder leaktightness: Permissible losses at valves and cylinder head gasket % ≤ 10
CYLINDER LEAKAGE

Number Designation Engine all
BE01.00-P-1003-02Z Cylinder leaktightness: Permissible losses at pistons and piston rings % ≤ 20
HOUSING

Number Designation Transmission 722.9
BA27.40-P-1008-01A Bolt, automatic transmission to engine M10 X 40 Nm 38
M10 X 45 Nm 38
M10 X 90 Nm 38
M12 Nm -
Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lock (112 589 03 40 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Loss Tester (450 589 17 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Screw-In Fitting (270 589 01 91 00)
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