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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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Fig. 62: Identifying Basic Position Of Camshafts - Shown On Engine 112
Modification notes
26.11.97M112/113 Operation note modifiedStep 3AR05.10-P-7800C
Removing
1Remove
cylinder
head
coversAir filter located at vehicle side.AR01.20-
P-5014B
Air filter located on engine side.AR01.20-
P-5014BV
2Check
basic
position o
f
camshafts
If the basic position of the camshafts is not correct: ?
Turn engine to 40° after ignition TDC at cylinder 1.
The engine must not be turned back; otherwise the timing chain can get
jammed.
AR05.10-
P-6858V
3Remove
chain
tensioner
Engine 112 in models 211.080/082/261/ 265/280/282,
Engine 113 in model 211.083/270/283
Engine 112.945 in model 463.209/232/ 233/244/245/250,AR05.10-
P-7800C
Engine 112 in models 163, 129,
Engine 113.962 in model 463.206/240/241 /247/248/249/254,
Engine 113 (except 113.965/981) in Model 210, 208, 202, 163, 129,
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Camshaft
Camshaft
tensionerEngine 112.945 in model 463.209/232/233 /244/245/250,AR05.10-
P-7800C
Engine 112 in models 163, 129
Engine 113.962 in model 463.206/240/241 /247/248/249/254,
Engine 113 (except 113.965/981) in Model 210, 208, 202, 163, 129,
Engine 113.982 in model 463.243/246
Engine 112 in Model 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210,AR05.10-
P-7800CA
Engine 113 in models 163.174/175, 209
Engine 112 in Model 211.061 /065, 220, 230.467,AR05.10-
P-
7800AM
Engine 113 in models 211.070/076/276,
215.373/374/375,220.070/073/074/075 /083/ 084/170/173/174/175/183/184/875,
230.474/475
Check
13Inspect
timing AR05.10-
P-6858V
Check
general
notes on
valve
timing,
scribe
marksEngine 112, 113AH05.10-
P-1000-
01A
The engine must not be turned back; otherwise the timing chain can get
jammed.
14Install
cylinder
head
coversAir filter located at vehicle side.AR01.20-
P-5014B
Air filter located on engine side.AR01.20-
P-5014BV
NumberDesignationEngines
113.940/941/
942/943/944/
948/961/962/
963/964/965/
966/967/968/
969/971/980/
981/982/984/
986/992/995Engine
112
except
112.951/976
BA05.20-P-
1001-01BBolt, camshaft
sprocketM12x45Stage 1Nm5050
Stage 2Angle°9090
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ENGINE 113.962 in MODELS 463.206 / 240 /241 /247 /248 /249 /254
ENGINE 113.982 in MODEL 463.243/246
ENGINE 113 in MODELS 129, 163, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230
Fig. 68: Identifying Camshaft Components
- Shown On Engine 112
Shown on engine 112
Modification notes
18.6.97M112: Procedure modified, new special tool.Step 1-14Fig. 66
Removing
1Remove cylinder head
coversAir filter mount ed on vehicleAR01.20-P-5014B
Air filter mounted on engineAR01.20-P-5014BV
2Position piston of
cylinder 1 at 40° after
TDC Rotate engine at
crankshaft in direction of
rotation until 40° marking on
belt pulley/ vibration damper
is aligned with marking on
timing case cover. The
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Camshaft
engine 113.990 /991
Model 209 except 209.475
Model 211 except
211.076 /261 /265 /270 /276
Model 463 with engine
113.962
Model 463 with engine
113.982
Model 211.076/276
Model 215.374,
220.074 /174AR15.10-P-2000RVK
Model 203 with engine 113
Model 171
Model 209.475
Model 211.261 /265/270AR15.10-P-2000AC
*BA15.10-P-1002-03A
13Install chain tensioner (2)Model 129, 463
Model 163 except
163.174/175
Model 202, 208, 210 with
engine 113AR05.10-P-7800C
Model 170, 202, 203, 208,
209, 210 with engine 112
Model 163.174/175
Model 209.375/475
Model 209.376/476 up to
23.4.04AR05.10-P-7800CA
Model 203 with engine 113
Model 209.376/476 as of
24.4.04AR05.10-P-7800AC
Model 211.0 with engine
112, 113
Model 211.276
Model 215
Model 220, 230 with engine
112, 113AR05.10-P-7800AM
Model 211.2 except 211.276
with engine 112, 113
Model 171 with engine 113
14Check engine valve
timing AR05.10-P-6858V
15Install cylinder head
coversAir filter mount ed on vehicleAR01.20-P-5014B
Air filter mounted on engineAR01.20-P-5014BV
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Camshaft
Remove/install
1Remove
cylinder head
coverAir filter located at vehicle side.AR01.20-
P-5014B
Air filter located on engine side.AR01.20-
P-5014BV
2Position piston
of cylinder 1 at
40° after TDC Engine must not be cranked backwards.
Rotate engine at crankshaft in direct ion of rotation until 40° marking on belt
pulley/ vibration damper is aligned with marking on timing case cover.
Grooves in the camshafts must point towards the "inner V".AR05.10-
P-6858V
3Remove chain
tensioner (A)
Engine 112 in models 211.080/082/261/265 /280/282,
Engine 113 in model 211.083/270/283
Engine 112.945 in model 463.209/232/233 /244/245/250,
Engine 112 in models 163, 129,
Engine 113.962 in model 463.206/240/241 /247/248/249/254,
Engine 113 (except 113.965/981) in models 210, 208, 202, 163, 129,
Engine 113.982 in model 463.243/246AR05.10-
P-7800C
Engine 112 in models 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210,
Engine 113 in models 163.174/175, 209AR05.10-
P-7800CA
Engine 112 in models 211.061 /065, 220, 230.467,
Engine 113 in models 211.070/076/276,
215.373/374/375,220.070/073/074/075 /083/ 084/170/173/174/175/183/184/875,
230.474/475AR05.10-
P-
7800AM
4Remove
camshaft
bearing bridge Tie camshaft sprocket and timing ch ain together with a cable strap to
prevent the timing chain from skipping.
Slacken bolts in stages in the opposite sequence to the torquing pattern. (See
diagram)
Information on
installing
camshaft
bearing bridgeEngine 112/113 except cylinder shutoff code 479
Installation: Bolt, camshaft bearing bridge to cylinder head, engine 112,
113 except 113.969AH05.20-
P-2000-
01AV
*BA05.20-
P-1002-
01B
*BA05.20-
P-1004-
01B
5Install in the
reverse order
NumberDesignationEngine 112
except
112.951/976Engines
112.951/ 976
BA05.20-P- Bolt, camshaft M7x45Stage 1Nm158
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Fig. 83: Identifying Valve Springs And / Or Valve Stem Seal Components -Shown On Engine 112 (2 Of
2)
Remove/install
1Remove engine cover or
air filterRemove engine trim
panel or air filter by
pulling it vertically up
and off the cylinder head
covers.
2Remove viscous fan (1) Right-hand thread!AR20.40-P-5660C
3Fan shroud (2) On model 163
unscrew bolts at bottom
of fan shroud.
Models 163.AR20.40-P-5000GH
Model 463.AR20.40-P-6800V
4Remove poly-V-belt (3) Installation: Lock
tensioning device with a
drift or pin (diameter 5
mm).AR13.22-P-1202B
5Remove cylinder head
covers (6)Air filter located at
vehicle side.AR01.20-P-5014B
Air filter located on
engine side.AR01.20-P-5014BV
6
Remove spark plugs (8)Only one spark plug at
each cylinder.
Models 163.AP15.10-P-1580GH
Models 129, 202, 208,
210.AP15.10-P-1580A
Model 463.AP15.10-P-1580GA
7Remove intake manifold
(7) The intake manifold
system must not be
disassembled.
Remove intake
manifold together with
fuel rail.
Models 129, 163, 202,
208, 210.AR09.20-P-1310A
Model 463.AR09.20-P-1310AG
8Position crankshaft to 40°
after ignition TDC of
cylinder 1 Engine must not be
cranked back!AR05.10-P-6858V
9Remove chain tensioner
(5) AR05.10-P-7800C
10Remove camshaft AR15.10-P-2000A
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