1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 engine oil

AR03.10-P-7311-01V
Measure end clearance of piston rings

Modification notes
12.6.02

Value in line 1001 for Engine 113.967 modified from

0.012...0.060 to 0.033...0.07 and from 0010...0.030 to

0.01...0.04
Value in BE03.10-P-1001-05B for Engine

113.967 modified

*BE03.10-P-1001-05B

Test values for piston rings

Number

Designation
Engine 112.910/

911/912
Engine 112.920/

921/922/923/940/
941/942/943/944/
945/946/947/948/

960,

113.940/941/942/

943
Engine 113.944/

980/981/982/984

BE03.10-P-1001-05B
Vertical clearance of

piston ring
Groove 1
mm
0,012...0,0600,012...0,0600,012...0,060

Groove 2
mm
0,010...0,0300,010...0,0300,010...0,030

Test values for piston rings

Number

Designation
Engine 113.960/

961/962/963/965/

968
Engine

113.967

BE03.10-P-1001-05B
Vertical clearance of

piston ring
Groove 1
mm
0,012...0,0600,033...0,070

Groove 2
mm
0,010...0,030
0,01...0,04

Commercially available tools
(see Workshop Equipment Manual)

Number

Designation
Make (e.g.)
Order number

WH58.30-Z-1008-12A
Feeler gage
Stiefelmayer

D-73734 Esslingen
59

P03.10-2034-01

1
Use the
feeler gage to measure end clearance of compression rings between

compression ring and mounting groove in the piston; replace compression rings or piston, if

necessary.

The end clearance of the oil scraper ring cannot be checked because of its three-part

design. If the compression rings are replaced, the oil scraper ring must also be replaced.

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AR03.10-P-7311-02V
Measure gap clearance of piston rings

Test values for piston rings
Number

Designation
Engine 112.910/

911/912
Engine 112.920/

921/922/923/940/
941/942/943/944/
945/946/947/948/

960,

113.940/941/942/

943
Engine 113.944/

980/981/982/984

BE03.10-P-1002-05B
Piston ring gap clearance
Groove 1
mm
0,200...0,3500,200...0,3500,200...0,350

Groove 2
mm
0,200...0,4000,200...0,4000,200...0,400

Test values for piston rings

Number

Designation
Engine 113.960/

961/ 962/ 963/

965/ 968/
Engine

113.967

BE03.10-P-1002-05B
Piston ring gap clearance
Groove 1
mm
0,200...0,3500,200...0,350

groove 2
mm
0,200...0,4000,200...0,400

Commercially available tools
(see Workshop Equipment Manual)

Number

Designation
Make (e.g.)
Order number

WH58.30-Z-1008-12A
Feeler gage
Stiefelmayer

D-73734 Esslingen
59

P03.10-2035-01

1
Clean cylinder contact surface.

2
Insert the two compression rings one after the other into the unworn area of the cylinder

wall and measure end clearance with

feeler gauge; replace piston rings, if necessary.

The gap clearance of the oil scraper ring cannot be checked because of its three-part

design. If the compression rings are replaced, the oil scraper ring must also be replaced.

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AR03.10-P-7311BV
Remove/install piston rings
2.7.97

ENGINE
113 in MODEL 129, 163, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230

ENGINE
112 /945, 113.962 /982

P03.10-2022-06

1
Compression ring (plain compression

ring)

2
Compression ring ( taper-faced hook

scraper ring)

3
Oil scraper ring

4
Piston

5
Piston crown

Fig. item, etc.

Work instructions

4
Remove/install pistons

AR03.10-P-7021AV

1, 2, 3
Piston rings
transmission


Pliers

*000589513700


Removal:

Oil scraper ring
with the pliers.

The oil scraper ring (3)
must be removed and

installed by hand.


Installation:
Compression rings
-
Measure width of compression rings (1, 2).

*BE03.10-P-1003-05B

-
Pay attention to installation position of

compression rings (1, 2). The inscription


"Top" or the manufacturer's designation
must
point toward the piston crown (5).

1, 2
Measure the side clearance of the

compression rings

AR03.10-P-7311-01V

1, 2
Measure end gap of the compression rings

AR03.10-P-7311-02V

Test values for piston rings

Number

Designation
Engine 112.910/

911/912
Engine 112.913
Engine 112.920/

921/922/923/940/
941/942/943/944/
945/946/947/948/

960,

113.940/941/942/

943

BE03.10-P-1003-05B
Dimension
Plain compression ring
mm
83.2 X 1.5 X 3.189.9 X 1.5 X 3.189.9 X 1.5 X 3.1

Taper-faced hook

scraper ring
mm
83.2 X 3.5 X 3.5
89.9 X 1.75 X 3.5
89.9 X 3.5 X 3.5

Test values for piston rings

Number

Designation
Engine 112.949

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2.1
Detach automatic transmission from engine
Models 463.206/ 209/ 232/ 233/ 240/ 241

AR27.10-P-0500BD

Models 463.243/ 244/ 245/ 246/ 247/ 248/

249/ 250/ 254

AR27.10-P-0500GA

Model 230.475

AR27.10-P-0500R

Model 230.474

Model 220 without 4MATIC

AR27.10-P-0500I

Model 220 with 4MATIC

AR27.10-P-0500IW

Models 129, 170, 202, 208, 210

AR27.10-P-0500B

Model 203 without 4MATIC, 209 with Engine

112,113

AR27.10-P-0500P

Model 203 with 4MATIC

AR27.10-P-0500PW

Model 211.061/065/070

AR27.10-P-0500T

Model 163

AR27.10-P-0500GH
2.2
Detach manual transmission from engine
Models 129, 202, 210

AR26.10-P-0020A
Models 203, 209 with Engine 112
AR26.10-P-0020P

Model 211.061

AR26.10-P-0020T

Model 208 with transmission 716.662/622

AR26.10-P-0020E

Model 170,

Model 208 with transmission 716.663

AR26.10-P-0020D

3
Detach top part of oil pan
Models 463.206/ 209/ 232/ 233/ 240/ 241/

243/ 244/ 245/ 246/ 247/ 248/ 249/ 250/ 254

AR01.45-P-7500FG

Model 230.474/
AR01.45-P-7500R

Model 220 without 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500I

Model 220 with 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500IW

Model 210 with 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500FA

Model 210 without 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500F

Models 202, 208

AR01.45-P-7500FC

Model 203 without 4MATIC, 209 with Engine

112,113

AR01.45-P-7500PV

Model 203 with 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500PW

Models 211.061/065/070

AR01.45-P-7500TV

Model 170

AR01.45-P-7500SV

Model 163

AR01.45-P-7500FB

Model 129

AR01.45-P-7500FD

4
Take off cylinder head

Remove intake manifold with complete

wiring loom during this step.

Models 463.206/ 209/ 232/ 233/ 240/ 241/

243/ 244/ 245/ 246/ 247/ 248/ 249/ 250/ 254

AR01.30-P-5800GV

Engine 112 in model 129 and engine 113 in

models 129, 202, 208, 210

AR01.30-P-5800B

Engine 112 in models 170, 202, 208, 210,

220 and engine 113 in models 220,

230.474 /475

AR01.30-P-5800BA

Model 163

AR01.30-P-5800MV

Models 203, 209 with engine 112, 113

Models 211.061/065/070

AR01.30-P-5800PV

5
Remove oil pump

Push back chain tensioner for this step

and take off chain.

All except models 203, 209, 211.061/065/070,

220 without 4MATIC, 230.474 /475

AR18.10-P-6020B

Model 203 without 4MATIC, 209,

211.061/065/070

AR18.10-P-6020PV

Model 203 with 4MATIC, model 220 with

4MATIC

AR18.10-P-6020PW

Model 230.474/475

AR18.10-P-6020R

6
Remove conrod bearing cap (5)

For this step, mark conrod (4) and

connecting rod bearing cap (5) on one side

relative to each other.

7
Remove conrod (4) together with pistons (3)

by lifting up and out

If pistons have been used (3), the arrows

indicating the direction of the travel and the

markings on the pistons may no longer be

visible due to carbon deposits. For this

reason, remove the carbon deposits from the

pistons. If the arrows indicating direction of
travel on the pistons are no longer

recognizable, these must be re-marked.

8
Remove circlip (1) of piston pin (2)

Do not damage piston (3). Place a clean

cloth underneath.

9
Press out piston pin (2)


Installing

10
Assign piston (3) to cylinder bore

AR03.10-P-7021-02BV

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11
Oil piston pin (2) and conrod bush

12
Assemble piston (3) and conrod (4)

Install piston (3) with arrow in direction of

travel.

13
Push in piston pin (2) by hand

14
Insert circlip (1) of piston pin (2) in the groove

on piston (3)

Do not damage piston (3). Place a clean

cloth underneath.

15
Oil cleaned parts (cylinder bore, conrod

bearing journal, conrod bearing shells and

pistons)

16
Fit on tensioning strap (10) and tension

Piston ring gaps must be offset 120°.

Tensioning strap

*000589041400

17
Install piston (3) with arrow pointing in

direction of travel

Rotate crankshaft far enough so that the

connecting rod when inserting piston into

cylinder bore does not line up at the

connecting rod journal!

18
Inspect conrod bolts (6)

AR03.10-P-6111-01BV

Thread and shank length

*BE03.10-P-1001-03A

19
Install conrod bearings and fit on conrod

bearing cap (5)


The connecting rod bearing shell (7) with

oil drilling (arrow) must be mounted in the

connecting rod, otherwise the piston pin (2) is

not lubricated.

The anti-twist locks (8) of the connecting rod

bearing shells (7) must be seated in the

grooves (9) in the conrods (4) and connecting

rod bearing caps (5).
AR03.10-P-6111-06AV

The connecting rod and connecting rod

bearing cap are cracked (broken) (arrow).

They must not be installed the wrong side

round!

20
Tighten conrod bolts (6)

AR03.10-P-6111-02BV


*BA03.10-P-1001-01E

21
Rotate crankshaft

To inspect ease of operation.

22
Install oil pump
-
Ensure oil return flow check valve is

correctly located.

-
Clean strainer of oil pump.

-
Fill oil pump with engine oil before

installing so that it pumps oil when first

started.

All except models 203, 209, 211.061/065/070,

220 without 4MATIC, 230.474 /475

AR18.10-P-6020B

Model 203 without 4MATIC, 209,

211.061/065/070

AR18.10-P-6020PV

Model 203 with 4MATIC, model 220 with

4MATIC

AR18.10-P-6020PW

Model 230.474/475

AR18.10-P-6020R

23
Fit on cylinder head
Models 463.206/ 209/ 232/ 233/ 240/ 241/

243/ 244/ 245/ 246/ 247/ 248/ 249/ 250/ 254

AR01.30-P-5800GV

Engine 112 in model 129 and engine 113 in

models 129, 202, 208, 210

AR01.30-P-5800B

Engine 112 in models 170, 202, 208, 210,

220 and engine 113 in models 220,

230.474 /475

AR01.30-P-5800BA

Model 163

AR01.30-P-5800MV

Models 203, 209 with engines 112, 113

Models 211.061/065/070

AR01.30-P-5800PV

24
Fit on top part of oil pan
Model 463

AR01.45-P-7500FG

Model 230.474/475

AR01.45-P-7500R

Model 220 without 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500I

Model 220 with 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500IW

Model 210 with 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500FA

Model 210 without 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500F

Models 202, 208

AR01.45-P-7500FC

Model 203 without 4MATIC, 209 with engines

112,113

AR01.45-P-7500PV

Model 203 with 4MATIC

AR01.45-P-7500PW

Model 211.061/065/070

AR01.45-P-7500TV

Model 170

AR01.45-P-7500SV

Model 163

AR01.45-P-7500FB

Model 129

AR01.45-P-7500FD

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AR46.20-P-0600GH
Removing and installing rack-and-pinion steering
1.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P46.20-2126-09

Shown on model 163.154 (vehicles

without speed-sensitive power steering)

1
Front axle carrier

10a
Tie rod joint

21
Rubber mount
25d

Nut

25f
Steering coupling shield

30f
Return line

30i
High-pressure expansion hose

80a
Lower steering shaft

23

Rack-and-pinion steering

23a
Bolts

23h
Shim

23i
Shim

25
Steering coupling

Modification notes
10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by

reference to chassis alignment check
Step 16.1

Removing, installing

Danger!

Risk of fatal injury
if the vehicle slips or

topples off the lifting platform
Align vehicle between the columns of the

lifting platform and position the four support

plates
at the lifting platform support points

specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A


Danger!

Risk of injury
with
trapped or crushed

fingers when removing and installing or

aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate and

sliding roof.
When moving components ensure that no

body parts or limbs are in the area of

movement.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1
Open engine hood

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Extract oil from power steering pump supply

reservoir

Hand pump

*210589007100

3
Raise vehicle

4
Remove front axle gear

AR33.30-P-0525GH

5
Press tie rod joints (10a) off steering knuckles


Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.

AR46.40-P-0200-02C


*BA46.40-P-1001-01C

Thrust piece

*140589006300

Puller

*202589023300

6
Turn steering wheel to horizontal position

(front wheels in straight-ahead position)

7
Remove key and engage steering lock

8.1
Unplug speed-sensitive power steering

connector from timing case
On vehicles with speed-sensitive power

steering code 213a

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AR20.20-P-3865HC
Remove/install the radiator
5.6.97

ENGINE
112.942 in MODEL 163.154

ENGINE
112.970 in MODEL 163.157

ENGINE
113.942 in MODEL 163.172

ENGINE
113.965 in MODEL 163.175

ENGINE
113.981 in MODEL 163.174

P20.20-2017-09

Shown on Model 163.154 with Engine 112

1
Viscous fan

2
Plate clamps of fan shroud

3
Fan shroud

4
Coolant line

5
Coolant line to expansion reservoir

6
Coolant line

7
Headlamps
17

Air deflector plate

18
Oil line (return line radiator

!
expansion

reservoir of power steering pump)

19
Oil line (feed line steering gear

!

radiator)

20
Fasteners

21
Damper rubber

8

Radiator crossmember

9
Rubber seal of radiator

10
ATF lines

11
Fan grille

12
Air guides

13
Clamps of air guides

14
Air conditioning system fluid reservoir

15
Radiator

16
Cover strips

Modification notes
23.3.00

Radiator with integral oil cooler for power steering pump
See step 5 and 16


Remove/install


External torx set

*001589760900


6 mm hexagon socket

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A

7 mm hexagon socket

*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

1.1
Remove air deflector plate (17)

Engine 113.942 only.

Danger!

Risk of injury
to skin and eyes from scalding

due to contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of

poisoning
if coolant is swallowed.
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

2
Drain the coolant at the radiator


To drain the coolant, detach coolant line

at the bottom of the radiator or at the coolant

pump.


Installation:
Replace the hose clamps on

the radiator fitting for the coolant hose, as

they could cause damage to the screw/thread. AR20.00-P-1142HA

Hose clamp

*BA20.20-P-1004-01A

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3.1
Remove viscous fan (1)

Engine 112.942 /970 and 113.942.

Right-hand thread!

AR20.40-P-5660C

3.2
Remove electric fan

Only Engine 113.965 /981.

AR20.40-P-5000GH
4.1
Pull off plate clamps of fan shroud (2)

Only for Engine 112.942, from 5/98.

5.1
Remove fan shroud (3)

Only for Engine 112.942 /970 und

113.942. Unscrew the bolts at bottom of fan

shroud for this step


Installation:
If installing a new radiator

with integral power steering pump oil cooler, a

new fan shroud is required if a radiator

without integral oil cooler was previously
installed.

6
Remove headlamp (7).

AR82.10-P-4730GH

7
Remove radiator crossmember (8)

AR62.30-P-2300GH

8
Detach coolant line (4, 6) and expansion

reservoir coolant line (5) at the radiator


Installation:
Replace the hose clamps on

the radiator fitting for the coolant hose, as

they could cause damage to the screw/thread.

Hose clamp

*BA20.20-P-1004-01A

9
Remove the rubber seal on radiator (9)

10.1
Remove oil line (return line of radiator
!

power steering pump expansion reservoir)

(18) and oil line (feed line of steering gear

!

radiator) (19)

From 5/98 only, seal off the connections.

Set of plugs

*129589009100

11
Unscrew ATF lines (10) at the radiator

Seal off the connections.


*BA20.20-P-1001-01A


*BA20.20-P-1003-01A

Set of plugs

*129589009100

12.1
Detach the connector from the fan and
remove the fan grille (11)

Only for Engine 112.942 /970 and 113.942.

13
Unscrew the condenser from the radiator
Do not disconnect the lines.

14
Remove fasteners (20) and damper rubber

(21)

The damper rubber (21) is designed to

prevent possible vibrations between the

condenser and radiator (15) during off-road

driving.

15
Remove air conditioning system fluid

reservoir (14) from the radiator

Place aside with the lines connected.

Detach the condenser from the radiator.

16
Remove radiator (15)

When installing, the spigots on the

radiator must be inserted in the rubber

grommets in the bottom crossmember.

Installation:
On Model 163.154 with

Engine 112.942 before VIN end number

043553, when installing a new radiator with

integral power steering pump oil cooler,

additional operations are required, if they

have not already been carried out:

#
v

Retrofit the bracket for the oil cooler line of

the power steering pump

SM46.30-P-0002A

k

Radiator with integral oil cooler for the power

steering pump

BT20.20-P-0001-01A

17
Detach air guides (12)

Replace the clamps on air guides (13).

18
Install in the reverse order

19
Pour in coolant

AR20.00-P-1142HA

20
Check the headlamp setting and correct if

necessary

e

Check and adjust the headlamp setting

AP82.10-P-8260GH

Danger!

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle starting

off when engine is running.
Risk of injury


caused by contusions and burns when

working in engine during starting procedure
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.

Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

21
Check the oil level in the automatic

transmission and correct if necessary

AR27.00-P-0101A

22
Check the cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010HA


Radiator, coolant hoses

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