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Remove/Install Chain Tensioner - AR05.10-P-7800MNA

Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 

Engine 177 in model 205 

Engine 178 in model 190 

MODIFICATION NOTES

02.04.2015 Chain tensioner at the bottom of the crankcase   BA05.10-P-1001-01V
02.04.2015 Chain tensioner on the left/right of the crankcase   BA05.10-P-1002-01V
19.10.2016 Repair method completely revised    

Shown on model 205 with engine 177 

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Shown on ENGINE 177 

Fig 1: Chain Tensioner Components Location - Engine 176 In Model 463 Up To Model Year 2019 (Shown On Engine 177)
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CAUTION 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
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove upper engine cover. Engine 178 in model 190  
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 178 in model 190
with code M032 (Black Series version)
AP01.10-P-2405-01GT
2 Disconnect ground line from battery. Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 177 in model 205 Engine 178 in model 190  
    Engine 176 in model 463 (except 463.234) as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019 AR54.10-P-0003GW
    Engine 178 in model 190 AR54.10-P-0003RG
    Engine 177 in model 205 AR54.10-P-0003LW
3.1 Remove left and right air filter housing. Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 177 in model 205  
      AR09.10-P-1150MNA
3.2 Remove left engine air intake duct downstream of air filter. Engine 178 in model 190  
4 Remove boot at left exhaust gas turbocharger and place to one side. Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019  
      AR09.10-P-1150MNA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Clamp, boot to exhaust gas turbocharger/air filter *BA01.20-P-1003-01J 
5 Remove ME-SFI [ME] control unit. Engine 178.9 in model 190.381 AR07.08-P-7013MNJ
    Engine 178 in model 190 (except 190.381) AR07.08-P-1000MNB
6 Remove position sensors of camshafts. Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 AR15.12-P-2144MNF
    Engine 178 in model 190 AR15.12-P-2144MNB
    Engine 177 in model 205 AR15.12-P-2144MNA
7 Remove tank purge line at right cylinder head cover and press to the side. Engine 178 in model 190  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, vent line to cylinder head cover/turbocharger *BA01.20-P-1001-01J 
8 Turn engine at center bolt of crankshaft in direction of engine rotation and position engine at cylinder 1 at a 400 CKA after ignition TDC of cylinder 1 and fix with drift.   AR05.10-P-7620-04MNA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Drift Fig 2
9 Remove the alternator When removing the secondary chain tensioner (2) and the primary chain tensioner (3).  
    Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 AR15.40-P-5032MNF
    Engine 178 in model 190 AR15.40-P-5032MNB
    Engine 177 in model 205 AR15.40-P-5032MNA
10 Unclip electric line at bracket (4). Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019  
11 Unscrew bolts (5) and remove bracket (4). When removing the secondary chain tensioner (2) and the primary chain tensioner (3).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, alternator bracket to crankcase *BA15.40-P-1004-01T 
12 Remove circulation pump for low-temperature water circuit and place to one side with connected lines and hoses. Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019  
      AR09.41-P-6925MNF
13 Remove clamping device for poly-V-belt of the alternator.   AR13.20-P-0010MNA
14 Remove drift from belt pulley. SPECIAL TOOL Drift Fig 2
15 Position engine for removal of secondary chain tensioner (1) or secondary chain tensioner (2) or primary chain tensioner (3) and remove secondary chain tensioner (1) or secondary chain tensioner (2) or primary chain tensioner (3).   AR05.10-P-7800-06MNA 
    NOTES The crankshaft may only be turned when the secondary chain tensioner (1), the secondary chain tensioner (2) and the primary chain tensioner (3) are installed. The positions of the crankshaft must be observed. The respective timing chain will skip and engine damage will occur.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace sealing ring of secondary chain tensioner (1) or secondary chain tensioner (2) and primary chain tensioner (3).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Chain tensioner at bottom to crankcase *BA05.10-P-1001-01V 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Chain tensioner at top to crankcase *BA05.10-P-1002-01V 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Chain tensioner to cylinder head *BA05.10-P-1003-01V 
16 Install in the reverse order    
17 Check engine oil level and correct if necessary.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 176 in model 463
up to model year 2019
AP18.00-P-0101GE
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Engine 177 in model 205
Engine 178 in model 190
AP18.00-P-1811MP
WARNING 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
18 Carry out engine test run and check engine for proper operation and leak tightness.    
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM, CYLINDER HEAD COVER

Number Designation Engine 178
BA01.20-P-1001-01J Bolt, vent line to cylinder head cover/turbocharger Nm 9
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM, CYLINDER HEAD COVER

Number Designation Engine 176
BA01.20-P-1003-01J Clamp, boot to exhaust gas turbocharger/air filter Nm 1, 5
CHAIN DRIVE, BELT DRIVE

Number Designation Engine 176 Engine 177
BA05.10-P-1001-01V Chain tensioner at bottom to crankcase Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 55 55
CHAIN DRIVE, BELT DRIVE

Number Designation Engine 178
BA05.10-P-1001-01V Chain tensioner at bottom to crankcase Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 55
CHAIN DRIVE, BELT DRIVE

Number Designation Engine 176 Engine 177
BA05.10-P-1002-01V Chain tensioner at top to crankcase Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
CHAIN DRIVE, BELT DRIVE

Number Designation Engine 178
BA05.10-P-1002-01V Chain tensioner at top to crankcase Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 45
CHAIN DRIVE, BELT DRIVE

Number Designation Engine 176 Engine 177
BA05.10-P-1003-01V Chain tensioner to cylinder head Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
CHAIN DRIVE, BELT DRIVE

Number Designation Engine 178
BA05.10-P-1003-01V Chain tensioner to cylinder head Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 45
ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 176 Engine 177
BA15.40-P-1004-01T Bolt, alternator bracket to crankcase Nm 20 20
ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 178
BA15.40-P-1004-01T Bolt, alternator bracket to crankcase Nm 20
Fig 2: Identifying Drift (177 589 00 15 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)
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