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Inspect cylinders with a light probe

Type ar · topic 01.00 · version 0300 · 2019-08-23

Applies to: Engine 177, 276.8 in model 205 Engine 178 in model 190 Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253 Engine 276.8 in model 253

Where it sits

Function group 1 Engine › 01 Complete engine, crankcase ventilation, cylinder head, crankcase › 01.00 General — Series 177 · Series 190 · Series 205 · Series 253

EinPAS 15 Engine › 15.15 Combustion engine, complete/engine housing/crank assembly › 15.15.15 internal combustion engine, complete — Series 177 · Series 190 · Series 205 · Series 253

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 178 ***, 274 9**, 276 8**

AR01.00-P-0200MRA

Inspect cylinders with a light probe

08.08.2019

Engine

177, 276.8 in model 205

Engine

178 in model 190

Engine

274.9 in model 205, 253

Engine

276.8 in model 253

Modification notes

05.08.2019

Reference document AH05.30-P-1000-02SZ added.

Operation step 8.

Inspect cylinders with a light probe

Shown on engine 274.9

1

Endoscope

P01.00-3403-06

Remove/install

1

Remove spark plugs.

Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253

AP15.10-P-1580D

Engine 178 in model 190

AP15.10-P-1580B

Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253

AP15.10-P-1580CWF

Engine 177 in model 205

AP15.10-P-1580C

2

Remove engine air intake duct upstream of air filter.

Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253

3

Remove lower engine compartment paneling.

Engine 177 in model 205

AR61.20-P-1105LW

4

Remove charge air cooler and place to one side with attached coolant lines.

Engine 276.8 in model 205
Engine 276.8 in model 253

AR09.41-P-6819MMV

5

Remove the circulation pump bracket.

Engine 178 in model 190

AR09.41-P-6925MNB

6

Turn engine at center bolt of the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation until the piston of the cylinder to be checked is at bottom dead center (BDC).

Socket wrench bit

*001589650900

7

Connect the endoscope (1) and guide the flexible endoscope through the spark plug bore into the cylinder to be checked.

000 588 01 21 00 Endoscope

WS01.00-P-0097B

Check

8

Check cylinder barrels.

General information on checking valves, valve seats and valve guides

AH05.30-P-1000-02SZ

General information on inspecting cylinder walls

Engine 177, 276.8 in model 205
Engine 178 in model 190
Engine 276.8 in model 253

AH01.00-P-0300-01AMG

General information on inspecting cylinder walls

Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253

AH01.00-P-0300-01A

If there is 'scoring' (wear to the cylinder), the cylinder barrel has become rough and honing marks are no longer visible.

If the condition of the cylinder barrels is not clearly recognizable,

Remove cylinder head.

Right cylinder head
Engine 178 in model 190

AR01.30-P-5780MNB

Left cylinder head
Engine 178 in model 190

AR01.30-P-5770MNB

Cylinder head
Engine 274.9 in model 205, 253

AR01.30-P-5800MRB

Right cylinder head
Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253

AR01.30-P-5780MMV

Left cylinder head
Engine 276.8 in model 205, 253

AR01.30-P-5770MMV

Right cylinder head
Engine 177 in model 205

AR01.30-P-5780MNA

Left cylinder head
Engine 177 in model 205

AR01.30-P-5770MNA

9

Install in the reverse order.

Inspect cylinders with a light probe

001 589 65 09 00

Socket wrench bit

Referenced documents