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The engine support bracket (1) is positioned with its support surfaces resting on the left and right-side
fenders' inside seams (arrows).
During installation it is important to proceed with caution to avoid damage to the vehicle paintwork.
1. Lift engine by the front suspension hook.
Shown on model 163 with engine 112.942
Fig. 1: Identifying Engine Support Bracket
- Shown On Model 163 With Engine 112.942
SUPPORTING FRONT AXLE CARRIER WITH INSPECTION PIT OR ASSEMBLY LIFT - AR33.10-P-0100-03GH
Workshop equipment
1. Support front axle with axle removal device (070) and inspection pit or assembly lift. Ensure that the
guide pin (arrow) is inserted in the front axle carrier.
Lower the front axle carefull
y; ensure that no cables and lines are trapped in between.
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Fig. 2: Identifying Supporting Front Axle And Pin
REMOVING AND IN STALLING FRONT AXLE - AR33.10-P-0100GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
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Fig. 3: Identifying Front Axle Components
Position in major assemblies compartment (left and right)
Fig. 4: Identifying RPM Sensor Connector
Modification notes
7.11.00Figure modified from 170 Nm to
200 NmValue in BA33.10-P-1001-01C changed
for Model 163*BA33.10-P-1001-
01C
Remove/install
Notes on self-locking nuts
and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-0001-01A
1Remove front wheels
Remove/install wheels,
rotate if necessaryAP40.10-P-4050GH
2Remove shock absorber AR32.25-P-0105GH
3Unplug speed sensor
connector (L6/1x1,
L6/2x1)
Risk of poisoning caused
by swallowing brake
fluid. Risk of injury
caused by brake fluid
coming into contact with
skin and eyes.Pour brake fluid only into
suitable and appropriately
marked containers. Wear
protective clothing and eye
protection when handling
brake fluid.AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
4Unscrew brake pipe from
brake hoseSeal off line connections
with plugs to prevent brake
fluid from running out.
Installation: The brake
hose must not be twisted
after tightening.
Brake fluid notesAll modelsAH42.50-P-0001-01A
Notes on installation of Model Series 163AH42.10-P-9406-01GH
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brake hoses *BA42.10-P-1001-04A
Ring wrench socketFig. 5
5Unbolt propeller shaft at
flange on front axle
transmission *BA41.20-P-1001-01A
6Remove left and right
front springs AR32.20-P-0200GH
7.1Remove lower engine
compartment panelingModel
163.157 /172 /174 /175AR61.20-P-1105GH
Model 163.113/ 128AR94.30-P-5400GH
8Detach torsion bar (28) at
vehicle frame *BA32.20-P-1001-02G
9Detach upper transverse
control arm (6) from
vehicle frame Installation: Tighten
new nuts slightly. Tighten
bolt fully only when
vehicle is on its wheels and
ready to drive.
*BA33.20-P-1006-01D
10Detach bracket for oil
lines from transmission to
oil cooler on front axle
carrier
11Unclip brake line at rear
of front-axle
crossmember
12.1Remove vehicle level
controller connecting rod
(95b) at lower transverse
control arm on right Vehicles with xenon
headlamps.
13Extract fluid from power
steering pump reservoir Hand pumpFig. 6
14Turn steering wheel to
center position (front
wheels in straight-ahead
position) and secureThe steering wheel must
not be turned when the
steering coupling has been
removed. This will damage
the fanfare horns and airbag
clock spring contact
beyond repair.
Remove ignition key
and turn steering wheel so
that it locks.
15.1Detach plug-in connector
for speed-sensitive power
steering to timing case Vehicles with speed-
sensitive power steering
only.
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16Unscrew nut (25d) and
bolt from steering
coupling (25) and pull
lower steering shaft (80a)
up out of steering
coupling (25) Do not use force as the
corrugated tube is sensitive
to lateral forces. Enlarge
clamping groove a little
with a screwdriver if
necessary.
Installation: ?
Turn rack-and-pinion
steering (23) to center
position, install steering
coupling (25).
Replace self-locking
nuts (25d).AR46.20-P-0600-01GH
*BA46.10-P-1001-01D
17Unscrew return line (30f)
and high-pressure
expansion hose (30i) Connecting fitting or
banjo bolts depending on
the version.
Seal off line connections
with plugs.
Installation: Replace
sealing rings.
Return line connection
fitting: ?
High pressure expansion
hose connection fitting: ?*BA46.20-P-1001-01D
Return line banjo bolt: ?*BA46.20-P-1002-01D
High pressure expansion
hose connection fitting: ?*BA46.20-P-1004-01D
*BA46.20-P-1005-01D
18Detach bleeding and
venting hose from
differential
19Prop front axle carrier (1)
with pit or installation lift Use assembly adapter.AR33.10-P-0100-03GH
*WE58.40-Z-1019-11A
20Unscrew bolts (1f) from
front axle carrier (1) The bolts (1f)are self-
tapping, so the following
points must be observed:
Never re-tap thread
in side member.
Replace bolts.
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Front axle carrier
Wheel control, hub
Front axle torsion strut
Propeller shaft of front axle gear
Use original bolts
only.
Do not position bolts
at an angle when
screwing in.
Do not use an impact
wrench.
Observe the
tightening torque.
*BA33.10-P-1001-01C
21Lower front axle carrier
(1), pushing all hoses to
one side Installation: Contact
surfaces of front axle
carrier to longitudinal
member must be cleaned
and flat.
Insert the locating pins of
the front axle carrier into
the holes in the side
member.
22Check front axle carrier
(1) for damage
23Install in the reverse order
24Fill power steering pump
and bleedEngine 112, 113AR46.30-P-0010B
Engine 111, 612AR46.30-P-0010P
25Bleed brake system AR42.10-P-0010GH
26Perform chassis
alignment AR40.20-P-0200GH
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA33.10-P-1001-01CBolt of front axle carrier to frameNm200
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA33.20-P-1006-01DBolt, upper transverse control arm to frameNm120
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA32.20-P-1001-02GBolt, retaining bracket to frameNm100
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
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Brake lines, brake hoses
Brake lines, brake hoses
Steering shaft
Steering gear
BA41.20-P-1001-01ASelf-locking bolt of propeller shaft to front-axle gear flangeNm40
NumberDesignationModel
163.128/172/174/175Type 163.136Model
163.154/157
BA42.10-P-
1001-04ABrake pipe to
brake hoseNm181818
NumberDesignationModel 163.113 as
of VIN A289565,
X754620 163.154 as
of VIN A289565
except Model 163.113 to
VIN A289564,
X754619 163.154 to
VIN A289564
BA42.10-P-1001-
04ABrake pipe to brake
hoseNm1818
NumberDesignationModel Series
163
BA46.10-P-1001-
01DSelf-locking nut of steering coupling to steering shaft and rack-
and-pinion steeringNm28
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to
VIN A289559,
X754619Model 163 as of
VIN A289560,
X754620
BA46.20-P-1001-
01DScrew joint, return
line connection
fitting to rack-and-
pinion steeringNm1515
BA46.20-P-1002-
01DScrew joint, high-
pressure expansion
hose connection
fitting to rack-and-
pinion steeringNm1515
BA46.20-P-1004-
01DHollow-core screw
from return line to
rack-and-pinion
steeringNm3030
BA46.20-P-1005-
01DBanjo bolt of high-
pressure stretch hose
to rack-and-pinion
steeringNm3030
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Fig. 5: Identifying Ring Wr ench Socket (000 589 75 03 00)
Fig. 6: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
Workshop equipment
REMOVING/INSTALL RUBBER MOUNTS - AR33.10-P-0120-01GH
Fig. 7: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (163 589 02 43 00)
Remove rubber mounts
1. Use insertion and extraction tool (Parts 04, 05) to pull the front and rear rubber bushings from the
front subframe.
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