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Remove/Install Engine With Front Axle Carrier - AR01.10-P-2500SVZ

Engine 279 in model 223 

G16189417Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant) 

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Shown on removed brake disk 

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Shown when removed 

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Shown on removed radiator package 

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DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
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 fire  due to ignition of R1234yf refrigerant on hot components. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with escaped R1234yf refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts. Risk of explosion  due to formation of ignitable refrigerant/air mixtures Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. AS83.00-Z-0007-01A
WARNING Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors from an air conditioning system containing R134a. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid R134a refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. AS83.00-Z-0006-01A
WARNING 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
WARNING Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
WARNING 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 overpressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work   AH83.30-P-0005-01KOA
Notice  Notes on coolant   AH20.00-P-2080-01KOA
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws   AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice  Information on influencing load ratios when removing major assemblies   AH00.60-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on air suspension   AH32.22-P-1000-01T
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
  Notes on handling refrigerant R134a   AH83.30-P-0003-01KOA
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Use of engine no. when installing reconditioned engines and factory-new replacement engines or crankcases   AH01.10-P-0001-01A 
  Notes on handling refrigerant R1234yf   AH83.30-P-0003-02A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Secure vehicle to prevent it moving away.    
2 Move transmission to neutral position and release the parking brake.    
3 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-1006A
4 Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel in instrument cluster.    
5 Move front wheels to straight-ahead position and fix steering wheel in place with holding device. NOTES Do not turn steering wheel with steering coupling removed.
The clock spring contact will otherwise be destroyed.
SPECIAL TOOL Retainer device
Fig 2
6 Remove upper engine cover. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Do not install upper engine cover until after the leak test. AR01.10-P-2405SVZ 
7 Remove cover in engine compartment at driver's side and front passenger side.    
8 Disconnect ground line from 12 V on-board electrical system battery.   AR54.10-P-0051S
9 Discharge air conditioning system.   AR83.30-P-1760S
10 Drain off low-temperature circuit coolant.   AR09.41-P-6834SVZ
11 Drain engine cooling system coolant.   AR20.00-P-1142SVZ
12 Remove purge line (2) at separating point.    
13
REFER TO MAINTENANCE
Remove dust filter with air duct segment.   AP83.00-P-8381I
14 Release and disconnect electrical connectors (3) of engine wiring harness (4).    
15 Unscrew bolts (5), unclip engine wiring harness (4) and set down on engine (1).    
16 Release pipeline (6) and disconnect at separating point (arrow A). Engine 279 in model 223
with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace clamp of pipeline (6).
 
17 Open cover (7) and remove nut (8) of positive line. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, alternator electrical wiring harness separating point *BA15.40-P-1007-01R 
18 Remove left air filter housing.   AR09.10-P-1151SVZ
19 Remove right air filter housing.   AR09.10-P-1152SVZ
20 Remove union nut (9), pull fuel hose off of fuel line (10) and place this to one side. IMPORTANT Plug openings.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Union nut, fuel hose to fuel line
*BA07.03-P-1004-01G 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 7
21 Remove bleed line (11) at coolant pipe (12).    
22 Remove coolant line (13) at separating point and seal openings using suitable protective covers.   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of protective covers Fig 5
23 Remove coolant line (14) from coolant directional control valve and seal openings using suitable protective covers.   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of protective covers Fig 5
24 Unscrew screws (15), open clamp (16) and remove coolant pipe (12). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace O-ring.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, coolant pipe to coolant thermostat
*BA20.10-P-1005-01H 
    SPECIAL TOOL Hose clamp pliers Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 3
25 Open clamps (arrows B), remove coolant hoses (17, 18) from respective coolant line and seal openings using suitable protective covers. IMPORTANT Plug openings.
SPECIAL TOOL Set of protective covers
Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Hose clamp pliers Fig 4
26 Secure radiator package against falling down using a tensioning strap.    
27 Remove both front fender liners.   AR88.10-P-1301S
28 Remove rear and center engine compartment lining.   AR61.20-P-1105S
29 Remove front bumper.   AR88.20-P-2000S
30 Disconnect steering coupling at lock of steering shaft.   AR46.10-P-8000-01LW
    SPECIAL TOOL Engine mount wrench set Fig 1
31 Open left and soundproofing in area of steering gear.    
32 Release and disconnect electrical connectors from steering gear. IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors may vary depending on the equipment.  
33 Unclip electrical wiring harness at steering gear and allow to hang to the side.    
34 Release, disconnect electrical connector of right front brake wear sensor and remove from brake caliper. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1004-10CA 
35 Remove front brake calipers and secure with connected lines to respective upper transverse control arm. Engine 279 in model 223
except code B06 (Silver brake calipers)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
except code U70 (red-painted brake callipers)
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Do not twist brake hoses, and ensure they are routed correctly.
AR42.10-P-0070S
36 Release and disconnect electrical connectors (19). IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors (19) can vary depending on the equipment.  
37 Unscrew screws (20) and remove brackets (21). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 8
38 Remove line brackets at respective spring link and allow to hang to the side.    
39 Secure steering knuckles to front axle carrier using a tensioning strap. NOTES Attach steering knuckles so that these are perpendicular.
Drive shafts can be damaged otherwise.
 
40 Install guard plates for protection of brake disk cover panels.   AR42.00-P-0100-01S
    SPECIAL TOOL Guard plate Fig 6
41 Remove suspension struts from respective spring link. Engine 279 in model 223
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
IMPORTANT Suspension struts remain on vehicle.
AR32.25-P-1017S
42 Remove upper transverse control arm from steering knuckle.   AR33.20-P-0500S
43 Unscrew screw (22), remove low-pressure line (23) at refrigerant compressor (A9/2) and seal exposed openings with suitable stop plugs. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing ring and moisten with compressor oil.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, refrigerant line to A/C compressor
*BA83.55-P-1002-01ZA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 7
44 Remove low-pressure line (23) at line adapter (24) and seal exposed openings with suitable stop plugs. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing ring and moisten with compressor oil.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, refrigerant line to line adapter
*BA83.30-P-1021-01P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 7
45 Remove nut (25), remove high-pressure line (26) at condenser and seal exposed openings with suitable stop plugs. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing ring and moisten with compressor oil.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt/nut, refrigerant line to condenser/gas cooler
*BA83.30-P-1008-01P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 7
46 Remove nuts and allow electropneumatic controller unit with connected lines to hang to the side.   AR32.22-P-2027S
47 Remove coolant hoses (27, 28) from automatic transmission oil cooler (29) and seal connections with protective covers.   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of protective covers Fig 5
48 Unscrew screw (30), pull out oil line (31) from engine oil cooler (32) and seal openings with suitable stop plugs. IMPORTANT Collect engine oil in a suitable container. Plug openings.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace O-ring.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, feed line/return line to engine oil cooler
*BA18.30-P-1007-01K 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 7
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 3
49 Remove circulation pump for low-temperature circuit.   AR09.41-P-6926SVZ
50 Unscrew screws (33) and fold out brackets (34).    
51 Unscrew bolts (35). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, support to lower impact absorber *BA62.30-P-1009-01G 
52 Unscrew screws (36) and remove support (37). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, front mount to absorber *BA62.30-P-1011-01G 
53 Unscrew bolts (38) and remove struts (39). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, lower impact absorber to integral carrier *BA62.30-P-1006-01G 
54 Remove, expose coolant hoses (40) and seal openings with suitable stop plugs and/or protective covers.   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 7
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of protective covers Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 8
55 Unscrew screw (41), remove oil line (42) and seal openings with suitable stop plugs. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, oil line feed line to intermediate housing for oil lines *BA18.30-P-1001-01K 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 7
56 Unscrew bolts (43) and remove mounting support (44). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt/nut, front mounting console to front axle carrier *BA33.10-P-1003-01P 
57 Remove front diagonal struts.   AR61.10-P-5141S
58 Remove ground line (45) at automatic transmission. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, ground strap to transmission housing *BA54.18-P-1001-02D 
59.1 Remove left side underfloor paneling. Engine 279 in model 223
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
AR61.30-P-1001S
59.2 Remove front left armor plate and center armor plate. Engine 279 in model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
AR61.40-P-1001S
60 Remove nut (46) and expose ground line (47). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Left underbody longitudinal member ground point *BA00.19-P-1019-01N 
    SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 8
61 Release and disconnect electrical connectors (48) at automatic transmission oil pan.    
62 Remove flex disk at automatic transmission and secure propeller shaft against falling down.   AR41.10-P-0050SVZ
63 Remove nuts (49) of struts (50). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt/nut, rear mounting support to longitudinal member *BA33.10-P-1005-01P 
64 Support front axle carrier (51) with lifting platform and secure entire engine transmission unit against slipping and falling down.   AR01.10-P-2500-01A 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 25 62 00 Lift table IMPORTANT Aid of helper required. WS01.00-P-0264A
65 Unscrew screws (52) and remove struts (50). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at rear to longitudinal member *BA33.10-P-1002-01P 
66 Remove screws (53). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at front to longitudinal member *BA33.10-P-1001-01P 
67 Remove transmission mount (54).   AR22.10-P-0007SVZ
68 Carefully lower engine transmission unit with front axle carrier (51).   AR01.10-P-2500-01A 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 25 62 00 Lift table NOTES When lowering and lifting engine transmission unit with front axle carrier (51), do not damage any electrical wiring harnesses, lines or hoses.
Otherwise, leaks, malfunctions or engine damage may occur.
IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.
WS01.00-P-0264A
69 Install in the reverse order.    
INSPECT Check     
70
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS
Read out and delete fault memory using diagnostic system.   AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
71
REFER TO MAINTENANCE
Check and correct engine oil level using instrument cluster.   AP18.00-P-1812A
72 Perform engine test run and check engine for proper operation and leak tightness.    
73 Perform wheel alignment measurement.   AR40.20-P-0200S
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA00.19-P-1019-01N Left underbody longitudinal member ground point W52/22 Nm 16 16
INJECTION NOZZLES, INJECTION VALVES, FUEL LINES

Number Designation Engine 279
BA07.03-P-1004-01G Union nut, fuel hose to fuel line Nm 24
ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 279
BA15.40-P-1007-01R Nut, alternator electrical wiring harness separating point M8 Nm 16
OIL COOLING

Number Designation Engine 279
BA18.30-P-1001-01K Bolt, oil line feed line to intermediate housing for oil lines Nm 9
OIL COOLING

Number Designation Engine 279
BA18.30-P-1007-01K Bolt, feed line/return line to engine oil cooler Nm 9
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number Designation Engine 279
BA20.10-P-1005-01H Screw/bolt, coolant pipe to coolant thermostat Nm 9
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA33.10-P-1001-01P Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at front to longitudinal member Stage 1   Nm 180 250
Stage 2 Loosen ∠° - -
Stage 3   Nm - -
Stage 4   ∠° - -
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA33.10-P-1002-01P Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at rear to longitudinal member Stage 1   Nm 110 110
Stage 2 Loosen ∠° - -
Stage 3   Nm - -
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA33.10-P-1003-01P Bolt/nut, front mounting console to front axle carrier M8 Nm 23 23
M10 Nm 50 50
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA33.10-P-1005-01P Bolt/nut, rear mounting support to longitudinal member Nm 50 50
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 223 (except 223.182) with code Z07 Model 223 (except 223.182) except code Z07
BA42.10-P-1004-10CA Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper M6 Nm 8 8
WIRING HARNESS

Number Designation Model 223
BA54.18-P-1001-02D Bolt, ground strap to transmission housing M8 Nm 20
M10 Nm -
CROSS MEMBER AND FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 223
BA62.30-P-1006-01G Screw, lower impact absorber to integral carrier Nm 50
CROSS MEMBER AND FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 223
BA62.30-P-1009-01G Screw, support to lower impact absorber M8 Nm 23
CROSS MEMBER AND FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 223
BA62.30-P-1011-01G Screw, front mount to absorber Nm 23
AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 223 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant) Model 223 except code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
BA83.30-P-1008-01P Bolt/nut, refrigerant line to condenser/gas cooler M6 Nm 12 12
AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 223 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant) Model 223 except code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
BA83.30-P-1021-01P Screw, refrigerant line to line adapter Nm 20 20
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR

Number Designation Engine 279
BA83.55-P-1002-01ZA Screw/bolt, refrigerant line to A/C compressor Nm 20
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Tool (000 589 93 63 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (454 589 00 37 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Set Of Protective Covers (001 589 11 91 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 7: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 8: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)
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