1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 oil

Model 203, 170 with
Engine 112.
Model 163 with Engine
112, 113.AP15.10-P-1580GH
Model 215, 220 with
Engine 137.AP15.10-P-1580L
Model 230.474/475, 211,
220 with Engine 112, 113AP15.10-P-1580AB
Model 240 with Engine
285.AP15.10-P-1580H
Model 463 with Engine
112,113AP15.10-P-1580GA
4Position piston of
cylinder to be tested to
ignition TDC Crank the engine at the
center bolt of the crankshaft
in the direction of rotation
of engine.
5Connect cylinder leak
tester (04) Calibrate cylinder
leakage tester (04) and
screw the connection hose
into the spark plug bore
Cylinder leak tester
*WH58.30-Z-1015-05A
6Remove the oil filler cap
(3)
Inspection
7Apply compressed air to
the cylinder, read off
pressure loss on the
cylinder leakage tester
(04) and determine the
cause if there is an
increased pressure lossCylinder leaktightness
permissible loss total
indication*BE01.00-P-1001-02Z
Cylinder leaktightness
permissible losses at valves
and cylinder head gasket*BE01.00-P-1002-02Z
Cylinder leaktightness
permissible losses at pistons
and piston rings*BE01.00-P-1003-02Z
If the crankshaft rotates: ?
Engine 112, 113, 137.
Install retaining lock for
crankshaft
AR03.30-P-5000B
Engine 285.
Lock crankshaft with
counterholder.
Retainer
Fig. 31
8Conduct the test of the
other cylinders in the
firing order of the engine AR01.00-P-1300-03HA
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swallowing battery
acid. Risk of injury
caused by burns to
skin and eyes from
battery acid or when
handling damaged
lead-acid batteries
3Disconnect battery
ground cable The battery is located in the right of the
engine compartment.AR54.10-P-
0003A
Notes on batteryAll modelsAH54.10-P-0001-
01A
Installation: After connecting, read out
fault memory, encode radio and normalize
power windows.Vehicles with
stationary heater:
adjust time
display on
stationary heater.
4.1Remove air guide
(23) Engine 113.942 only.
Risk of injury to
skin and eyes caused
by scalding from
contact with hot
coolant spray. Risk
of poisoning caused
by 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 containers.
Wear protective gloves, pr otective clothing and
safety glasses.AS20.00-Z-0001-
01A
5Drain coolant from
radiator Remove coolant pump line --> (16) from
coolant pump.AR20.00-P-
1142HA
6Drain and collect
engine oil *BA01.45-P-
1003-01B
*BF18.00-P-
1001-01H
7.1Remove viscous fan
(1)All except model 163.174 with engine 113.981
and 163.175 with engine 113.965.
Right-hand thread!AR20.40-P-
5660C
8.1Remove fan shroud
(2). Unscrew bolts at bottom of fan shroud
8.2Remove electric fan Only model 163.174 with engine 113.981
and 163.175 with engine 113.965.AR20.40-P-
5000GH
9Attach guard plate
for radiator /
condenser
Guard plate for
radiator / condenserEngine 606 in MODEL 124,
Engine 606.961 in MODEL 140,
Engine 112, 113, 604, 605, 611.960 in MODEL WF58.50-P-0110-
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housing coolant line
--> (17) from
thermostat housing
15.1Remove radiator Only engine 113.942 /965 /981.AR20.20-P-
3865HC
16Remove brake
pressure regulator
vacuum line (5) from
brake pressure
regulator at rear of
intake manifold
17Extract power
steering pump (19)
oil Hand pumpFig. 50
18Detach return flow
line and pressure line
of power steering
pump (19) Seal connections!
Set of plugsFig. 51
*BA46.30-P-
1002-01A
*BA46.30-P-
1003-01A
19Remove regeneration
vacuum line (6) from
intake pipe
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, ope n flames or smoking.AS47.00-Z-0001-
01A
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately
marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
20Disconnect fuel line
(4) Release fuel pressure through service valve!
Collect fuel.
M112: ?
*BA07.52-P-
1001-01A
M113: ?
*BA07.52-P-
1001-01A
Pressure hoseFig. 52
21Detach coolant line
(14)

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two bottom bolts at transmission bell.
*BA27.40-P-
1008-01A
34Unscrew nuts (18)
for engine mount Before unscrewing left engine mount, press
oil line of power stee ring out of fixture.

*BA22.10-P-
1001-01L
35Unscrew oil filler
pipe (automatic
transmission) at right
cylinder head cover
36Attach engine hoist
to engine lifting eyes Use engine removal device!
*WE58.40-Z-
1012-11A
*WE58.40-Z-
1020-11A
37Raise engine Ensure that engine and its detachable
components are not lying against the body!
38Insert transmission
support (22) The transmission support is inserted onto
crossmember and into recess of transmission.
The transmission support prevents the
torque converter being pulled out. At the same
time, the transmission is fixed in place with the
transmission support when installing the
engine.
*WE58.40-Z-
1036-11A
?
*WE58.40-Z-
1036-11A
39Unscrew two top
bolts (engine 112) or
two bottom bolts
(engine 113) of
transmission bell Ensure that engine does not hit at front
against radiator or condenser damaging them
40Pull engine out
toward front and lift
out
41Install in the reverse
order
42Inspect cooling
system for leaks If fitting new cylinder head gaskets, bring
engine to operating temperature beforehand.AR20.00-P-
1010HA

43Risk of accident
caused by vehicle
starting off by itself Secure vehicle to prev ent it from moving by
itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. AS00.00-Z-0005-
01A

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Oil pan
Fuel distributor
Fuel distributor
Exhaust manifold
when engine is
running. Risk of
injury caused by
contusions and burns
during starting
procedure or when
working near the
engine as it is
running
Check for leaks with
engine runningDo not touch hot or rotating parts.
44Read out fault
memory and eraseStored faults which can result from cables
being disconnected or from simulation during
removal and installation or test work, have to
be processed and erased in the fault memories
after completing the work: ?
Diagnosis Manual Volume 2 Index 0:
Connecting and using test equipment.
NumberDesignation
Engine 112.910/911/ 912/913/914/
915/917/920/ 921/922/923/
940/941/942/ 943/944/945/
946/947/949/ 951/954/955/
960/961/970/ 972/973/976Engine 113.940/941/
942/943/944/ 945/946/960/
961/962/963/ 965/967/968/
969/980/981/ 982/984/986/
992/995
BA01.45-P-
1003-01BOil drain
screw to
oil pan
M14Nm3030
NumberDesignationEngine 112 except 112.945/951/ 960/961
BA07.52-P-1001-01AFuel feed line to fuel distributorNm38
NumberDesignationEngine 113.940/941/ 942/943/944/ 945/946/948/ 960/961/962/
963/964/965/ 966/967/968/ 969/971/ 980/ 981/982/984/ 986/988
BA07.52-P-
1001-01AFuel feed line to
fuel distributorNm38
NumberDesignation
Engine 112
except
112.951 / 976Engine 113.940/941/ 942/943/944/
945/946/948/ 960/961/962/ 963/964/965/
966/967/968/ 969/971/980/ 981/982/984/
986/992/993/ 995
Flange connection,

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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
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Crankcase ventilation, cylinder head cover
Fuel rail
railvehicles with a non-
flexible fuel line.
Release fuel pressure
through service valve!
Pressure hoseFig. 52
*BA07.52-P-1001-01A
*BA07.52-P-1001-01A
11Remove cylinder head
covers (4, 5) *BA01.20-P-1001-01E
Installation:
Ensure cylinder head
cover gasket is correctly
installed.AR01.20-P-5014-01B
12Install in the reverse order

13Risk 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
Run engine and inspect for
leaksSecure 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
NumberDesignation
Engine 112.910/911/
912/913/914/ 915/916/917/
920/921/922/ 923/940/941/
942/943/944/ 945/946/947/
949/951/953/ 954/955/960/
961/970/972/ 973/975/976Engines 113.940/
941/942/943/ 944/948/960/
961/962/963/ 964/965/966/
967/968/969/ 971/980/981/
982/984/986/ 992/995
Engine
113.987/988/
990/991/993
BA01.20-
P-1001-
01EScrew of
cylinder
head cover
Nm8108
BA01.20-
P-1002-
01E
Bolt of
ignition
coils to
cylinder
head cover
Nm888
NumberDesignationEngine 112 except
112.945/951/ 960/961Engine
112.945Engine
112.960/ 976Engine
112.960/ 961
AMG

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