1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 oil filter

ENGINE 113.962 in MODEL 463.206 /240 /241 /247 /248 /249
ENGINE 113 // (except 113.990 /991 /995) in MODEL 129, 163, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230
ENGINE 113.982 in MODEL 463.243/246
Shown on engine 112
Fig. 51: Identifying Slide Rail In Timing Case Cover Components
- Shown On Engine 112
Modification notes
20.12.04Engine oil filling capacity with oil filter modified.Engine 113.967*BF18.00-P-1001-01H
Remove/install
Risk of death caused by
vehicle slipping or
toppling off the lifting
platform.Align vehicle between the columns
of the and position the four support
plates below the lifting platform
support points specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1Remove engine
compartment panelingModels 129, 202, 208, 210AR61.20-P-1105AB
Model 230.474 /475AR61.20-P-1105R
Model 215, 220AR61.20-P-1105M
Models 203, 209AR61.20-P-1105P
Model 211AR61.20-P-1105T
Models 170, 202.0AR61.20-P-1105A

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Engine lubrication
Engine lubrication
Engine lubrication
113.948/966
BA01.45-P-1003-
01BOil drain screw
to oil panM14Nm3030
NumberDesignationEngine 112
except
112.916/953/975Engine
112.916/953Engine
113.948/966
BF18.00-P-
1001-01HEngine oilFilling capacity
with oil filterLiters8.07.58.0
Filling capacity
without oil filterLiters7.57.07.5
Specifications
for Operating
FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0229-
01A
BB00.40-P-
0229-01A
BB00.40-P-
0229-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-
03A
BB00.40-P-
0229-03A
BB00.40-P-
0229-03A
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-
05A
BB00.40-P-
0229-05A
BB00.40-P-
0229-05A
NumberDesignationEngine
113.944/944/980981/984/984/986/991Engine
113.963/963/965Engines
113.987/988/990
/
BF18.00-
P-1001-
01HEngine
oilFilling
capacity with
oil filterLiters7.57.58.5
Filling
capacity
without oil
filterLiters-7.08.0
Specifications
for Operating
FluidsSheet-BB00.40-P-
0229-01A
-
Sheet-BB00.40-P-
0229-03A
-
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-05A BB00.40-P-
0229-05A
BB00.40-P-0229-
NumberDesignationEngines
113.940/941/
942/943/960/
961/962/969/
982Engine
112.975Engine
113.967
BF18.00-P-
1001-01H Engine oilFilling capacity
with oil filterLiters8.08.07.5

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REMOVE/INSTALL ROCKER ARMS - AR05.20-P-2340AU
ENGINE 112
ENGINE 113 except CODE (479) Cylinder shutoff
ENGINE 112.945 in MODELS 463.209 /232 /233 /244 /245 /250
ENGINE 113.962 in MODELS 463.206 / 240 /241 /247 /248 /249 /254
ENGINE 113.982 in MODELS 463.243 /246
Shown on engine 112
Fig. 52: Identifying Rocker Arm Components
- Shown On Engine 112
Filling capacity
without oil filterLiters-7.5-
Specifications
for Operating
FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-
0229-01A
BB00.40-P-
0229-01A
BB00.40-P-
0229-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-
0229-03A
BB00.40-P-
0229-03A
BB00.40-P-
0229-03A
SheetBB00.40-P-
0229-05A
BB00.40-P-
0229-05A
BB00.40-P-
0229-05A

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Engine lubrication
Engine lubrication
Fig. 48: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)

Fig. 49: Identifying External Torx Set (001 589 76 09 00)
NumberDesignationEngine 112 except
112.916/953/975
Engines
113.940/941/
942/943/960/
961/962/969/ 982Engine
113.944/980/98
1/984/986/991
BF18.00-
P-1001-
01HEngine
oil
Filling capacity
with oil filterLiters8.08.07.5
Filling capacity
without oil filterLiters7.5--
Specifications for
Operating Fluids
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-
01A
BB00.40-P-0229-
01A
BB00.40-P-0229-
01A
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-
03A
BB00.40-P-0229-
03A
BB00.40-P-0229-
03A
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-
05A
BB00.40-P-0229-
05A
BB00.40-P-0229-
05A
NumberDesignationEngine 113.963/965/968
BF18.00-P-1001-01HEngine oil
Filling capacity with oil filterLiters7.5
Filling capacity without oil filterLiters7.0
Specifications for Operating Fluids
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-03A
SheetBB00.40-P-0229-05A

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lRemove/install
External torx setFig. 49
Torx bit setFig. 48
1Remove engine trim panel
2Remove air filter housing
(1).
3Remove resonance body (2)
4Remove the resonance tube
(3) with hot film mass air
flow sensor
At this time pull out the
hot film mass air flow
sensor plug.
Removal:
Pay attention to the
mounting projection of the
resonance tube (3)!
All except model 163 with
engine 113.942/981AR07.07-P-1454A
Model 163 with engine
113.942/981AR07.07-P-1454MV
5Unbolt dipstick guide tube
of automatic transmission
6Unbolt ignition coils (6, 7)
at cylinder head covers

AR15.12-P-2003A
*BA01.20
-P-1002-01E
7Disconnect spark plug
connectors
Pay attention to markings
for spark plug connectors
on cylinder head covers
and ignition coils

Fig. 57
8Detach the vacuum hoses at
connections (8, 9) of the
cylinder head covers
9Detach crankcase
ventilation hose at cylinder
head cover fitting (10) Only on left side.
Risk of explosion caused
by ignition of flammable
products, risk of poisoning
caused by inhaling fuel
vapors or swallowing fuel
as well as risk of injury to
skin and eyes exposed to
fuel.No fire, sparks, open
flames or smoking. Pour
fuels only into suitable
and appropriately marked
containers.
Wear protective clothing
when handling fuel.AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
10Disconnect fuel line at fuel Only in case of

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Fig. 59: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Remove/Install Component - Shown On Engine 112.945
Remove/install
1.1Remove engine trim panel
with integrated air filter
(1) Unclip covering on front side
of engine. Remove air filter by
pulling vertically up and off the
cylinder head covers.
1.2Remove air filterModel 170.466
Model 203.065/265,
Model 211.076/276,
Models 215.374, 220.074/174,
Model 230.474AR09.10-P-1150SVK
2.1Unscrew the guide tube of
the automatic
transmission oil dipstickexcept models 170
Models 203, 209.375,
Model 208
Models 211.061/065/070,
Model 230.475
3Detach right ignition coils
(4), left ignition coils (5)
on right cylinder head
cover (2) and left cylinder
head cover (3)Except engines
112.911/914/915/917/954,
Engine 113.969AR15.12-P-2003A
*BA01.20-P-1002-01E
4Disconnect spark plug
connectors Installation: Observe
marking for spark plug
connectors on the cylinder head
covers and ignition coils.

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TDC on first cylinder Rotate engine at cra nkshaft in direction of
rotation until 40° marking on belt pulley/
vibration damper is al igned with marking on
timing case cover.
The grooves on the camshafts must be pointing
toward the inner V.
23Lock camshafts with
locating plate Locating plateFig. 85
Locating plateFig. 86
24Remove chain
tensioner (17)Model 163.154 /157 with Engine 112.942 /970,
model 163.172 with Engine 113.942.AR05.10-P-
7800C
Model 163.174/175 with Engine 113.981 /965.AR05.10-P-
7800CA
25.1Remove oil filter
housing (18) with
oil/water heat
exchangerEngine 113.942.AR18.20-P-
3471B
Engines 113.965/981.AR18.20-P-
3471BA
26Remove camshaft
sprockets (19) If the camshaft sprockets are removed, the
engine must no longer be cranked otherwise the
timing chain might jam.
Engines 113.942 /965/981: ?
Tie timing chain tight on both camshaft
sprockets with cable straps.
Engine 112.942 /970: ?
Right-hand camshaft sprocket:
Tie timing chain tight on camshaft sprocket
with cable strap.
Left-hand camshaft sprocket:
Mark camshaft sprocket to timing chain and
remove camshaft sprocket.
It is not possible for the timing chain to
jump across at the crankshaft and balancing
shaft.
After installation: ?

Inspect basic positi on of camshafts.
If necessary after checking: ?AR05.10-P-
6858V
Set the basic position of camshafts.AR05.20-P-
6020AU
Open-end wrenchFig. 87
Insertion toolFig. 88
Torque wrenchFig. 92
*BA05.20-P-
1001-01B
27Remove camshaft
bearing bridges (28) Observe slackening and tightening pattern!AR05.20-P-
7103AU

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Engine 113 in model 129, 202, 208, 210
Engine 113 (except 113.965 /981) in model 163
Engine 112 in model 202, 208, 210AR13.22-P-
1202BA
Engine 112 in model 220
Engine 113 in model 215.373 /375
Engine 113 in models
220.070 /073 /075 /083 /084 /170 /173 /175 /183 /184 /875
Engine 113.965 in model 163.175
Engine 113.981 in model 163.174
Engine 113.984 in model 208.374 /474
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475AR13.22-P-
1202R
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474
Engine 112.947 in model 170.465AR13.22-P-
1202SV
10Remove cylinder
head covers (6)Engine 112, 113 air filter located on vehicle sideAR01.20-P-
5014B
Engine 112, 113 air filter located on engine sideAR01.20-P-
5014BV
11Detach coolant
line (17, 18) from
coolant pump
(12).
12Detach coolant
line (16) at
thermostat
housing (13).
13Dismount
refrigerant
compressor (A9) Place to the side with lines connected.

*BA83.55-P-
1001-01A
14.1Remove
alternator (G2)Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474AR15.40-P-
5032R
15.1Remove ATF line
bracket (23).Model 230
15.2Detach ATF line
from front axle
carrierModel 163
16Remove oil pan
bottom section (9)Engine 112.942 in model 163.154AR01.45-P-
7555V
Engine 112.970 in model 163.157
Engine 113.942 in model 163.172
Engine 113.965 in model 163.175AR01.45-P-
7555VE

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