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Fig. 101: Identifying Oute r Joint And Locking Ring 
REPLACE RUBBER BOOTS  ON FRONT AXLE SHAFT - AR33.30-P-0660GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175    
Fig. 102: Identifying Fron  t Axle Shaft Components
 
 Removing  
1Remove front axle shaft (37) AR33.30-P-
0620GH
  
 Disassemble/assemble  
2
Detach inner rubber boot (37l) or  
outer rubber boot (37m) from ball 
joint
 AR33.30-P-
0660-01GH
 Inner ball joint: ? 
 *BF33.30-P-
1001-02C
 
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 Front axle shaft 
MAINTENANCE 
FRONT AXLE CARRIER - RETIGHTENING BOLTS - AP33.10-P-3373GH 
MODEL 4JG163.### ## up to 221505, WDC163.### ## up to 734087
 Outer joint: ? 
 *BF33.30-P-
1002-02C
3Drive out outer joint (37b) AR33.30-P-
0660-02GH
4
Pull inner rubber boot (37l) or outer 
rubber boot (37m) off front axle 
shaft (37)
 Removal:  
Left-hand front axle shaft: 
The inner rubber boot (37l) can only be 
removed when the outer joint (37b) is 
driven out. 
Right-hand front axle shaft: 
The inner rubber boot (37l) cannot be 
replaced as the shaft has a reinforcement in 
the center. 
If necessary, replace front axle shaft 
 Installation: To push on the rubber 
boots, place suitable assembly sleeve on 
the splined shaft profile of the rear axle 
shaft.
 
5Replace circlips (37o, 37p)  
6Assemble in the reverse order  
 Install  
7Install front axle shaft (37) AR33.30-P-
0620GH
NumberDesignationModel 163
BF33.30-P-1001-02CFilling capacityInner joint rubber bootg155
Inner joint inner chamberg110
BF33.30-P-1002-02CFilling capacityOuter joint rubber bootg155
Outer joint inner chamberg65
 
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Fig. 103: Identifying Front Axle Carrier - Retightening Bolts 
 Front axle carrier 
INSPECT FRONT AXLE JOINT FOR PLAY, INSPECT RUBBER BOOTS - AP33.20-P-3353GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175  
 Tightening  
 
Lethal injuries are 
possible if vehicle slips off 
of lifting platformAlign vehicle between lifting platform columns and 
position the four hoisting plates beneath the lifting 
platform mounting points specified by the vehicle 
manufacturer.
AS00.00-Z-
0010-01A 
1Place vehicle on lift
2Torque axle carrier bolts 
(1) *BA33.10-P-
1001-01C
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 31/08/00
BA33.10-P-1001-01CBolt, front axle carrier to frameNm200
 
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Fig. 104: Identifying Supporting Joint, Bottom Track Control Arm And Rubber Boots 
Fig. 105: Identifying Supporting Joint, Transverse Control Arm And Dial Gage Holder
 
 Remove  
 
Risk of death. Death may result if 
vehicle slips or topples from the 
lifting platform.Align vehicle between columns of lifting 
platform and position the four support plates 
below support points specified by vehicle 
manufacturer.
AS00.00-Z-
0010-01A 
1Remove front wheels AP40.10-P-
4050GH 
 Inspect  
2Check rubber boot (7f) on 
supporting joint for leakage and 
condition Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking 
(e.g. grease flowing out): ? 
 Replace supporting jointAR33.20-P-
0440GH
3Check rubber boot (8f) on follower 
joint for leakage and condition.
 Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking 
(e.g. grease flowing out): ? 
 Replace upper transverse control armAR33.20-P-
0500GH
4
Mount dial gage (022) with gage 
stand (015) on the underside of the 
transverse control arm (4) and pre-
tension The feeler must be set firmly up against the 
face of the supporting joint dome cap (7) with 
an indicating pretightening of 3mm.
 
5
 Steering angle must not be altered while 
measuring. 
 Determine the amount of play in the 
supporting joint (7) through vertical pulling 
 
 
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Fig. 106: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (363 589 02 20 00)  
Fig. 107: Identifying Dial Indicator (001 589 53 21 00)
Determine the play in the supporting 
joint (7)
and pushing of the wheel hub.    If measurement yields a play > or = 0,4 mm  
the supporting joint (7) must be replaced, refer  
to: ?
 Replace supporting jointAR33.20-P-
0440GH
6Repeat the operation on the other  
side of the vehicle  
 Install  
7Remove dial gage and gage stand  
8Fit front wheels AP40.10-P-
4050GH 
 
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 AR82.62-P-7850GH
Remove/install front door speakers in mirror triangle
17.5.01
MODELS
163.113 #A as of 289565, 
163.113 #X as of 754620, 
163.154 /174 #A as of 289565, 
163.128 /157 /175
P82.62-2232-11
1
 Mirror triangle
2
 Retaining clamps
3 
 Bracket
H4/23
 Left front door speaker, mirror triangle
H4/23x1
 Left front door speaker connector, mirror triangle
H4/24
 Right front door speaker, mirror triangle
H4/24x1
 Right front door speaker connector, mirror triangle
 
Remove/install
1
Unclip mirror triangle (1) from door
 Assembly wedge
*110589035900
2
Disconnect left front door speaker connector, 
mirror triangle (H4/23x1) or right front door 
speaker connector, mirror triangle (H4/24x1) 
from left front door speaker, mirror triangle 
(H4/23) or right front door speaker, mirror 
triangle (H4/24)
3
Remove retaining clips (2)
4
Remove speaker from mirror triangle
 Disconnect plug from bracket (3).
5
Install in the reverse order
Assembly wedge
110 589 03 59 00
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 AR07.16-P-1100MM
Remove, install fuel cooler
5.11.99
ENGINE 
612.963 in MODELS 163.113
P47.00-2042-12
1
Fuel feed hose
2 
 Fuel drain hose
3
 Coolant feed hose
4
 Coolant return flow hose
5
 Fuel cooler
7
 Bolts of fuel cooler
Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
 Category
Op. no.
Operation text
P
075890
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL COOLER
P
075895
REPLACE FUEL COOLER
 
Remove, Install
  
 
Danger!
Risk of injury 
  to 
fingers being jammed or 
squeezed 
  when removing and installing or 
aligning hoods, doors, tailgate/tailgate and 
sliding roof.
When moving components ensure that no 
body parts or limbs are in the area of motion.
AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
  
 
Danger!
Risk of injury
  to skin and eyes suffering 
scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. 
 Risk of poisoning
  from swallowing coolant.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant 
temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly 
and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant 
into beverage bottles.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing 
and eye protection.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
  
 
Danger!
Risk of explosion
  from fuel igniting, 
risk of 
poisoning
  from inhaling and swallowing fuel 
as well as 
 risk of injury
  to eyes and skin 
from contact with fuel.
No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately 
marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position
 
Have second person secure hood. 
AR88.40-P-1000GI
2
Remove trim panel of cylinder head cover
AR01.20-P-5014-02B
 
*BA01.20-P-1002-01A
*BA01.20-P-1003-01A
3
Drain coolant
  
 At radiator.
AR20.00-P-1142M
4
Close fuel feed hose (1) at the fuel cooler (5)
 Set of plugs
*129589009100
*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A
*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A
5
Detach fuel outlet hose (2)
  
 Clamp
*000589543700
 Set of plugs
*129589009100
*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A
*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A
6
Disconnect coolant return flow hose (4) to 
thermostat housing
 Hose clamp pliers (length 210 mm; 
adjustment range 80 mm)
*WH58.30-Z-1026-02A
7
Unscrew bolts (7) at fuel cooler
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Disconnect coolant feed hose (3) to fuel cooler
 Raise fuel cooler.
 Hose clamp pliers (length 210 mm; 
adjustment range 80 mm)
*WH58.30-Z-1026-02A
9
Install in the reverse order
  
 
Danger!
Risk of accident
  as vehicle may start off by 
itself with the engine running. 
 Risk of injury
 
as working around the engine during start-up 
or while running may result in contusions and 
burns
Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off 
by itself.
Wear closed and tight-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
10
Pour in coolant
*BF20.00-P-1001-02E
 Switch heater to maximum and warm up 
engine at moderate revs. Top up coolant 
constantly at coolant expansion reservoir. 
Close coolant expansion reservoir once 
coolant temperature is 60-70 °C.
 
Note on coolant level
Models 124, 129, 140, 168, 170, 202, 208, 
210, 220, 463
AH20.00-P-1142-01A
11
Inspect cooling system for leaks
AR20.00-P-1010HA
12
Run engine and inspect fuel system for leaks
 Crankcase ventilation, cylinder head cover
Number
Designation
Engine 
612.963
BA01.20-P-1002-01A
Screw of trim panel of cylinder head cover 
to cylinder head cover
NM
10
BA01.20-P-1003-01A
Screw attaching cover panel to charge air 
distribution pipe
NM
10
 
Cooling system 
Number
Designation
Engine 
612.963
BF20.00-P-1001-02E
Cooling system
Total capacity
Liter
Y
11,0
Capacity of anticorrosion/
antifreeze agent down to -37 °C
Liter
Y
5,5
Capacity of anticorrosion/
antifreeze agent down to -45 °C
Liter
Y
6,25
Specifications for Service 
Products
SheetBB00.40-P-0310-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-0325-02A
129 589 00 91 00
Set of closure plugs
Circuit
000 589 54 37 00
Commercially available tools 
 (see Workshop Equipment Manual)
Number
Designation
Make (e.g.) g.)
Order number
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