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J491730 Timing, Check (Y 17 DT, with AC, LHD) > < J451800 Compression, Check (Y 17 DTL)

J451800 Compression, Check (Y 17 DT, without AC, RHD)

  • Conditions: Engine at operating temperature (oil temperature min. 80 °C)

1. Open bonnet

2. Raise vehicle

3. Detach wiring harness plug for fuel injection pump control unit (1)

4. Lower vehicle

Object Number: 2411171  Size: DEFAULT

5. Remove air cleaner housing (1)

  • Remove wiring harness plug for hot film mass air flow meter (3)
    • Release in direction of arrow
  • Remove air intake hose (4)
    • Loosen clamp (5)
  • Remove bolt (2)
Object Number: 2411064  Size: DEFAULT

6. Remove wiring harness plug for engine control unit

  • 3 off
    • Release 2 wiring harness plugs in direction of arrow
    • Unclip wiring harness
Object Number: 2411078  Size: DEFAULT

7. Detach air intake pipe

  • Remove 2 bolts
  • Release clamp
  • Remove vent hose (1)
    • From cylinder head cover
  • Detach air intake pipe from turbocharger
  • Detach combination plug (arrow)
  • Set air intake pipe to one side
Object Number: 2411065  Size: DEFAULT

8. Remove engine control unit

  • Remove wiring harness plug bracket
    • Remove 2 bolts (1)
  • Unscrew 2 bolts (2), 2 nuts (3)
Object Number: 2411079  Size: DEFAULT

9. Remove engine control unit bracket

  • Unscrew 2 bolts (2), nut (1)
  • Unclip wiring harness (arrows)
Object Number: 2411080  Size: DEFAULT

10. Remove wiring harness plug

  • from sheathed glow plugs
  • 4 off

11. Remove sheathed glow plugs (arrows)

  • Using MKM-6104
  • 4 off
Object Number: 2411128  Size: DEFAULT

12. Compression, Check

  • 1st cylinder
  • Carefully screw in KM-6107 (1)
  • Connect compression recorder
    • to KM-6107
    • Measurement range 1000 to 4000 kPa (10 to 40 bar)
    • Note! Observe manufacturer's instructions
  • Start engine (approx. 4 seconds)
    • Note! Minimum engine speed 200 rpm
  • Disconnect compression recorder
  • Carefully detach KM-6107

13. Compression, Check

Object Number: 2411173  Size: DEFAULT

  • Cylinders 2 to 4

14. Compare compression values

  • Maximum permissible pressure difference between individual cylinders: 100 kPa (1 bar)

15. Tighten sheathed glow plugs (19.6 Nm / 14.5 lbf. ft.)

16. Connect wiring harness plug for sheathed glow plugs

  • 4 off

17. Install engine control unit bracket

  • Screw in bolts, nut
  • Clip in wiring harness

18. Install engine control unit

  • Tighten bolts, nuts (5.9 Nm/4.4 lbf. ft.)
  • Install wiring harness plug bracket
    • Tighten bolts

19. Install air intake pipe

  • Tighten 2 bolts
  • Tighten clamp (3.5 Nm / 2.6 lbf. ft.)
  • Install vent hose
    • Fasten clamp
  • Connect combination plug
  • Attach wiring harness

20. Attach engine control unit wiring harness plug

  • Lock wiring harness plug

21. Install air cleaner housing

  • Bolt in bolt
  • Install air intake hose.
    • Tighten clamp (3.5 Nm / 2.6 lbf. ft.)
  • Attach hot film mass air flow meter wiring harness plug

22. Raise vehicle

23. Connect wiring harness plug for fuel injection pump control unit

24. Lower vehicle

25. Close bonnet

J491730 Timing, Check (Y 17 DT, with AC, LHD) > < J451800 Compression, Check (Y 17 DTL)