E 320 Sedan (211.065) V6-3.2L (112.949) (2004)
3
Remove electric fan
4
Remove air pump (20)
5
Remove poly V-belt (2)
6
Remove generator (G2)
7
Remove cylinder head covers with ignition coils (6)
8
Dismount coolant line (circulation pump -> coolant pump) (17) to coolant pump
9
Dismount coolant line (radiator -> coolant pump) (18) to coolant pump
10
Dismount coolant line (radiator -> thermostat housing) (16) to thermostat housing
11
Detach control rod at front axle sensor of headlight range adjustment
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On vehicles with Xenon headlamps code 612b.
12.1 Lower front axle
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Except model 211 and model 203 with 4MATIC.
12.2 Removing and installing front axle
CAUTION: Do not overstretch connected feed lines to front axle beam, in order to avoid any damage.
13
Raise front axle carrier
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Except model 211 and model 203 with 4MATIC.
CAUTION: When raising the front axle carrier, ensure that the bottom part of the steering column does not jam on the underside of the
vehicle.
14
Screw in finger-tight bolts of front axle carrier.
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Except model 211 and model 203 with 4MATIC.
15
Remove top part of oil pan (22)
16
Remove refrigerant compressor (A9)
NOTE: Place to the side with lines connected.
17
Remove tensioning device (5) of poly-V-belt
18
Remove belt pulley/vibration damper (4)
19
Remove chain tensioner (14)
20
Remove oil filter housing with oil/water heat exchanger
21
Dismount power steering pump (11) with reservoir and place to the side
NOTE: Do not disconnect lines.
22
Detach guide pulley (15) at coolant pump (12)
NOTE: Take plastic cover off guide pulley (15).
23
Remove compressor.
24
Separate the electric cable from the pressure and temperature sensor of refrigerant compressor (A9).
25
Unscrew bolts of cylinder head -> timing case cover (21).
26
Remove screws of the timing case cover.
NOTE: Installation: Apply sealant to bolts (arrows), observing the bolt diagram for the timing case cover.
27
Take off timing case cover
NOTE: Installation:
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On a new timing case cover, the mounting threads for the coolant pump (12), belt tensioning device and power steering pump (11) are not yet
cut.
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For this reason a new timing case cover requires new self-cutting bolts to be used. Pay attention to differences in tightening torque for threads
which are not pre-tapped and threads which are pre-tapped.
CAUTION:
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Information on application of sealant to timing case cover.
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Installation: Make sure that sealing compound does not enter the oil ducts, do not damage the cylinder head gasket and replace timing
case sealing rings (19).
28
Replace front crankshaft radial seal
29
Install in the reverse order.