Check and correct power steering fluid level

AP46.00-P-4611P

Check and correct power steering fluid level

5.11.07

21.9.07

Note: ignition switched off, added

Step 7.2



Removing

 Danger!

Risk of injury to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid

Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS00.00-Z-0013-01A

 Danger!

Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof

Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1

Open engine hood



Opening engine hood, moving to upright position and closing

Model 163 with supporting rod

AR88.40-P-1000GH



Model 163 with gas-operated strut

AR88.40-P-1000GI



Model 203

AR88.40-P-1000P



Model 209

AR88.40-P-1000Q



Model 211

AR88.40-P-1000T

2.1

Remove left intake air duct

Engine 112, 113

2.2

Remove front engine cover (1)

Engine 642 in model 203, 209, 211

Engine 629 in model 211



Remove/install engine cover

Engine 642 in model 211

AR01.10-P-2405TI



Engine 642 in model 203, 209

AR01.10-P-2405PI



Engine 629 in model 211

AR01.10-P-2405TJ

2.3

Remove covers from cylinder head cover and charge air manifold or upper engine cover (1)

Engines 611, 613, 646, 647, 648



Remove/install cylinder head cover trim

Engines 611, 646, 647

AR01.20-P-5014-02A



Engine 648

AR01.20-P-5014-02C

3

Remove cap (30g) from expansion reservoir (30a) of power steering

 Press the cap (30g) downwards and turn counterclockwise through 90°.



Clean

4

Wipe off oil dipstick (a) with a fluff-free rag and seal the expansion reservoir (30a) with cap (30g)

 Press the cap (30g) downwards and turn clockwise through 90°.



Checking

5

Remove the cap (30g) again and read off the oil level on the oil dipstick (a), correct the oil level if necessary

 Observe the oil temperature and level marks on the oil dipstick (a).

 To avoid measurement errors: hold the oil dipstick (a) vertical.

 If the fluid level is too low, determine cause and remedy against a separate order.

 MB steering gear oil

*BF46.20-P-1001-01A

6

Seal expansion reservoir (30a) with cap (30g).



Install

7.1

Install left intake air duct

Engine 112, 113

7.2

Install front engine cover (1)

Engine 642 in model 203, 209, 211

Engine 629 in model 211

 Installation: Engine 642 ignition switched off.



Remove/install engine cover

Engine 642 in model 211

AR01.10-P-2405TI



Engine 642 in model 203, 209

AR01.10-P-2405PI



Engine 629 in model 211

AR01.10-P-2405TJ

7.3

Install covers of cylinder head cover and charge air manifold or upper engine cover (1)

Engines 611, 613, 646, 647, 648



Remove/install cylinder head cover trim

Engines 611, 646, 647

AR01.20-P-5014-02A



Engine 648

AR01.20-P-5014-02C

 Bolt, cylinder head cover trim to cylinder head

*BA01.20-P-1002-01G

 Bolt, cover to charge air manifold

*BA01.20-P-1003-01G

8

Close engine hood



Opening engine hood, moving to upright position and closing

Model 163 with supporting rod

AR88.40-P-1000GH



Model 163 with gas-operated strut

AR88.40-P-1000GI



Model 203

AR88.40-P-1000P



Model 209

AR88.40-P-1000Q



Model 211

AR88.40-P-1000T

Number

Designation

Engine
646.951/961,
647.961

Engine
646.962/963/966

Engine
648

BA01.20-P-1002-01G

Bolt, cylinder head cover trim to cylinder head

Nm

9

9

9

BA01.20-P-1003-01G

Bolt, cover to charge air manifold.

Nm

9

9

9

Number

Designation

Model 163

Model 203

Model 209

BF46.20-P-1001-01A

Power steering

Filling capacity

Liters

1,2

1.0

1.0

MB steering gear oil

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0236-03A

BB00.40-P-0345-00A

BB00.40-P-0345-00A

Number

Designation

Model 211

BF46.20-P-1001-01A

Power steering

Filling capacity

Liters

1,1

MB steering gear oil

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0345-00A