1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 air filter

Commercially available tools
TESTING COMPRESSION PR ESSURE - AR01.00-P-1200B
ENGINE 112
Air filter positioned at vehicle side.
ENGINE 113
Air filter positioned at vehicle side.
113
Model 203 with engine
112, 113 except 203.764AR01.30-P-5800PV
Model 209 with engine
112, 113
Type 203.764
Model 215, 220 with
engine 137AR01.30-P-5800L
Model 215, 220 with
engines 275.950/ 980AR01.30-P-5800M
Model 230 with engine
275.951
Model 463 with Engine
112, 113AR01.30-P-5800GV
Model 240AR01.10-P-2400H
Remove engine
General information on
inspecting cylinder wallsEngine 112, 113, 134, 135,
137, 166, 275, 285, 611,
612, 613, 628, 639, 646,
647, 648AH01.00-P-0300-01A
6Inspect the remaining
cylinders following the
same procedure
7Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-
1006-05AFlexible endoscope, package contents 1 (c omplete unit), Firma Richard Wolf GmbH D-
75438 Knittlingen Firma Karl Storz GmbH D-78532 Tuttlingen
WH58.30-Z-
1007-05AFlexible endoscope package contents 2 (for workshops which already have an approved
endoscope from the Wolf or Storz comp any), Firma Richard Wolf GmbH D-75438
Knittlingen Firma Karl St orz GmbH D-78532 Tuttlingen
WH58.30-Z-
1014-05ACylinder inspection equipment

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Fig. 18: Identifying Compression Recorder Assembly
Remove/install
Risk of accident caused
by vehicle starting off by
itself when engine is
running. Risk of injury
caused by contusions and
burns during starting
procedure or when
working near the running
engineSecure vehicle to prevent
it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-
fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or
rotating parts.AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
1Bring engine to operating
temperature (approx. 80°
C)
Only test compression
when engine is at
operating temperature.
2Remove engine trim
panel
3Remove air filter housing
4Remove resonance pipe
with resonance body
All except model 163
with engine 113.942/981.
Disconnect plug
AR07.07-P-1454A

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Compression pressure
Fig. 19: Identifying Compression Recorder (001 589 76 21 00)

TESTING COMPRESSION PR ESSURE - AR01.00-P-1200V
ENGINE 112
Air filter motor page arranged
ENGINE 113 (except 113.995) in MODEL 129, 163, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230 Air filter
motor page arranged
ENGINE 112.945 in MODEL 463.209 /232 /233 /244 /245 /250
ENGINE 113.962 in MODEL 463.206 /240 /241 /247 /248 /249 /254
ENGINE 113.982 in MODEL 463.243
NumberDesignation
Engines 113.980/
981/982/984 Standard
compressionEngine
113.992/995Engine
113.992/995
990/991/993
BE01.00-P-
1001-01DCompression installation
tolerance or new valuebar11 to 1311 to 139 to 12
BE01.00-P-
1002-01DCompression pressure wear
limit or limit valuebar10.08.08.0
BE01.00-P-
1003-01DCompression pressure
permissible difference
between individual cylinders
bar1.51.51.5

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Fig. 20: Identifying Compression Recorder Assembly
Remove/install
Risk of accident caused
by vehicle starting off by
itself when engine is
running. Risk of injury
caused by contusions and
burns during starting
procedure or when
working near the running
engine
Secure vehicle to prevent it from
moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work
clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
1Bring engine to
operating temperature
(approx. 80°C)Test compression pressure only
when engine is at normal
operating temperature.
2Remove air filter
housingAll except model 203.065/265,
170.466: ?
Detach the air filter housing
from the rubber retainers at the
cylinder head covers vertically
upward.
Models 211, 220, 230.475:
Unclip engine front end cover.
Installation: Rub the retaining
rubbers on the cylinder head

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covers and sealing ring of the hot
film air mass sensor in the air
filter housing with lubricant.
Models 230.474, 203.065/265,
170.466AR09.10-P-1150SVK
Lubricant
*BR00.45
-Z-1002-
06A
3Remove spark plugs Remove only one spark plug
per cylinder: ?
Models
463.209 /232 /233 /244 /245 /250
with engine 112.945.AP15.10-P-1580GA
Models
463.206 /240 /241 /247 /248 /
249 /254 with Engine 113.962.
Models 463.243 /246 with Engine
113.982
Models 211, 220, 230.474/475AP15.10-P-1580AB
Models 210, 208, 203, 202, 170,
129AP15.10-P-1580A
4.1Remove key from
electronic ignition switch
(EIS)Models 211,230.474/475
Vehicles with code (889)
Keyless Go: Press the start/stop
button repeatedly until the ignition
is switched off.

5Crank engine with
starter. Do not crank engine at steering
lock but use contact switch of the
compression recorder.
In order to remove the
combustion residue from the
cylinders, crank the engine for
about 5 seconds with the starter.
All except model 203AR01.10-P-0110V
Model 203AR01.10-P-0110PV
Checking
6Insert compression tester
into spark plug bore Compression recorderFig. 21
7Open throttle valveExcept models 211, 230.474/475
8Crank engine with
starter. Do not crank engine at steering
lock but use contact switch of the
compression recorder.
All except model 203AR01.10-P-0110V
Model 203AR01.10-P-0110PV

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202,
Engine 602.983, 612.966 in MODEL 461,
Engine 628.962, 612.965, 606.964, 112.945,
113.962 /982 in MODEL 463,
Engine 111, 112, 611.962, 612.962 in model
203,
Engine 112, 113, 611.961, 612.961, 613.961 in
MODEL 210,
Engine 112 in model 170,
Engine 112 in MODEL 220,
Engine 113 in MODEL 211, 215,220,
Engine 112 in MODEL 208,
Engine 112, 113, 612.963, 628.963 in MODEL
163,
Engine 112.923/943, 113.961 in MODEL 129,
Engine 137, 275 in MODEL 215, 220,
Engine 613.960, 628.960 in MODEL 220,
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474,
Engine 271 in model 209, 203,
Engine 285.950 in model 240.078 /178,
Engine 612.967 in model 209.316,
Engine 648 in model 220
Engine 112.951 in model
639.601/603 /605 /701 /703 /705 /801 /803 /805
Engine 646.983 /984 in model
639. /605 /701 /703/705/801 /803/805
Engine 646.982 in model
639.601 /603 /605 /701 /703 /705
10Remove expansion
reservoir (13)
11Remove air filter
housing (7).
12Remove resonance
tube (8) and
resonance unit (9) Separate plug connection of hot film mass
air flow sensor (HFM) for this step and unbolt
resonance pipe at cy linder head cover.
The resonance pipe is attached at rear at
intake manifold with a plastic plate.
Do not damage plastic strap.
Engine 112.942/970.AR07.07-P-
1454A
Engine 113.942/965/981.AR07.07-P-
1454MV
13Remove coolant
pump line(15)from
coolant pump.
14Remove thermostat

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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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cylinder head cover, particularly at the rear of the cylinder head.
Fig. 53: Locating Cylinder Head Cover Gasket

REMOVE/INSTALL CY LINDER HEAD COVER - AR01.20-P-5014B
ENGINE 112
Air filter positioned at vehicle side.
ENGINE 113
Air filter positioned at vehicle side.
Shown on engine 112
Fig. 54: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Remove/Install Component
- Shown On Engine 112

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