2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Service Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD GUIDE RAIL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Rotate engine at crankshaft only. DO
NOT rotate the engine with the bolt of the camshaft
sprocket. DO NOT rotate the

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual (2) Hand start clean head bolts and tighten per
the following procedure:
²Install M12 cylinder head bolts finger tight (Fig.
15).
²Tighten bolts in numeric order starting with
number 1 to 15 N´m (1

(2) Hand start clean head bolts and tighten per
the following procedure:
²Install M12 cylinder head bolts finger tight (Fig.
15).
²Tighten bolts in numeric order starting with
number 1 to 15 N´m (133 lbs.in.) (Fig. 17).
²Tighten bolts in numeric order starting with
number 1 to 60 N´m (44 lbs.ft.) (Fig. 17).
²Install M8 timing chain cover to cylinder head
bolts. Tighten to 20N´m (177 lbs.in.).
²Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts in numeric
order starting with number 1 an additional 90É (Fig.
17).
²Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts in numeric
order starting with number 1 an additional 90É again
(4 stages). (Fig. 17).
(3) Install fuel return flow line between rail and
high pressure pump (Fig. 14).
(4) Connect the coolant hoses to the thermostat
housing (Fig. 14).
(5) Connect the coolant pipe at the cylinder head
(Fig. 14).
(6) Reconnect transmission oil level indicator tube.
Tighten to 14 N´m (124 lbs. in.) (Fig. 14).
(7) Reconnect the turbocharger to the exhaust
manifold. Tighten to 30N´m (22 lbs.ft.) (Fig. 14).
(8) Install oil return flow line with new seals at
turbocharger. Tighten bolt of supply line to turbo-
charger to 18N´m (160 lbs. in.) and bolt of supply line
to cylinder head to 9N´m (80 lbs. in.) (Fig. 14)
(9) Install charge air distribution pipe (Refer to 11
- EXHAUST SYSTEM/TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Install and properly route the engine wiring
harness, making appropriate connections.
(11) Install high pressure fuel pump intermediate
gear (Fig. 14).(12) Install high pressure pump (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL INJEC-
TION PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the camshaft housing with tappets to
cylinder head (Fig. 14).
(14) Install camshafts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - INSTALLATION).
(15) Install top guide rail (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install front cover at cylinder head (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
(17) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(18) Install fuel high pressure pipes and injectors
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
FUEL INJECTOR - INSTALLATION).
(19) Install timing chain tensioner with new gas-
ket. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)
Tighten to 80N´m (59 lbs.ft.).
(20) Remove retaining lock for crankshaft/starter
ring gear.
(21) Install air intake tube at turbocharger (Refer
to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/TURBOCHARGER SYS-
TEM - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the fasteners retaining the front
exhaust pipe to the support bracket at the read of
the engine.
(23) Install the upper support bracket fastener.
(24) Install the lower turbo support bracket bolt.
(25) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
NOTE: DO NOT pressure test cooling system until
engine has reached operating temperature.
(26) Refill cooling system with proper coolant mix-
ture to proper level (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(27) Connect negative battery cable.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.
(28) Start engine and inspect for leaks. Care must
be taken to observe the fuel system warning (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING)
Fig. 17 CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE
SEQUENCE
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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD FRONT
COVER
NOTE: Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces with
appropriate solvents to assure that no grease or oil
is present during reassembly.
NOTE: Dowel pins are used as

INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD FRONT
COVER
NOTE: Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces with
appropriate solvents to assure that no grease or oil
is present during reassembly.
NOTE: Dowel pins are used as a guide during
assembly and must remain in the proper position to
assure a good sealing surface.
(1) Apply sealant to the marked surfaces with a
bead thickness of 1.5 0.5 mm (Fig. 18).
NOTE: Install front cover of cylinder head within 10
minutes after applying sealant. Do not spread seal-
ing bead.
(2) Raise locking pawl of top guide rail and guide
front cover onto guide pins.
(3) Install bolts attaching front cover (Fig. 16)
Tighten bolts to 14N´m (124 lbs. in.).
WARNING: NO FIRE, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOKING.
REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION FROM THE AREA.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING
FUEL. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND
SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK OF INJURY FROM SKIN
AND EYE CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR FUELS
ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY
MARKED CONTAINERS.
(4) Install vacuum pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/INTERNAL VACUUM PUMP -
INSTALLATION).NOTE: Timing chain tensioner must be installed
with a new gasket.
(5) Install timing chain tensioner (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
(6) Connect negative battery cable.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.
(7) Start the engine and inspect for leaks. Care
must be taken to observe the fuel system warning
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING)
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD GUIDE RAIL
(1) Carefully position the top guide rail onto the
guide pins.
(2) Counter hold the camshaft with an open end
wrench and install driver of inlet camshaft sprocket.
Tight bolt to 50N´m (37 lbs. ft.).
(3) Remove camshaft sprocket locking pin.
(4) Carefully raise locking pawl of top guide rail
and install front cover at cylinder head (Fig. 16).
(5) Install timing chain tensioner with new gasket
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLA-
TION).
(6) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION).
(7) Reconnect negative battery cable.
WARNING: US EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.
(8) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
CAMSHAFT(S)
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING CAM-
SHAFT POSITION
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER - REMOVAL).
WARNING: (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARN-
ING)
Fig. 18 CYLINDER HEAD COVER SEALING
SURFACE
1 - CYLINDER HEAD FRONT COVER
2 - SEALANT BEAD
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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual (3) Remove injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
REMOVAL).
(4) Clean injectors and recesses (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJEC-
TOR - STANDARD PROCEDU

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NO WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(11) Start the e

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual (7) Remove timing chain tensioner (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
NOTE: The lower portion of the cylinder head front
cover is sealed with RTV sealant. Car

(7) Remove timing chain tensioner (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
NOTE: The lower portion of the cylinder head front
cover is sealed with RTV sealant. Carefully tug front
cover after bolt removal to loosen from cylinder
head.
(8) Remove cylinder head front cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove top side rail (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).CAUTION: For all work in which the crankshaft
should not rotate, secure camshaft gear to timing
chain.
(10) Mark camshaft sprocket relative to timing
chain.
(11) Unbolt camshaft sprocket from exhaust cam-
shaft.
NOTE: Note the position of dowel pin for camshaft
sprocket alignment during reassembly.
(12) Remove camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION: Camshaft bearing caps must remain in
proper order and position.
NOTE: Slacken the bolts of the camshaft bearing
caps evenly in steps of one turn until the back
pressure is eliminated. Camshafts must not be
twisted when slackening the camshaft bearing
caps.
(13) Paint mark or scribe each camshaft bearing
cap, identifying which camshaft and which position.
(14) Remove the camshaft bearing caps at exhaust
camshaft bearing cap #1, #3,#4 and #6 in sequence.
(15) Remove the camshaft bearing caps at intake
camshaft bearing cap #1, #3,#4 and #6 in sequence.
(16) Slacken the exhaust camshaft bearing cap
bolts individually at the #2 cap then the #5 cap in
steps of one revolution until the back pressure is
removed.
(17) Slacken the intake camshaft bearing cap bolts
individually at the #2 cap then the #5 cap in steps of
one revolution until the back pressure is removed.
(18) Remove the inlet and exhaust camshafts (Fig.
22).
NOTE: Inspect camshaft and housing for wear or
damage. Inspect the housing oiling ducts for build
up or restrictions, clean as necessary. Also inspect
the camshaft end cover for wear or damage, replace
camshaft as necessary.
Fig. 21 CAMSHAFT ALIGNMENT
1 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET AND CHAIN MARKING
2 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLTS
3 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
4 - CAMSHAFT ALIGNMENT DOTS
5 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT LOCK POSITION
6 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
7 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT LOCK (SPECIAL TOOL #8929)
8 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
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$MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual INSTALLATION CAUTION: The camshafts are sensitive to fractur- ing. Ensure they are installed free of stress. Oil bucket tappets and camshaft bearing points. Inspect ease of operation of bucket tappets$

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual NOTE: The piston of cylinder #1 must be positioned
at ignition TDC when the inlet camshaft is locked.
(8) Insert locking pin through the first camshaft
bearing cap into the whole in the camshaft sproc

NOTE: The piston of cylinder #1 must be positioned
at ignition TDC when the inlet camshaft is locked.
(8) Insert locking pin through the first camshaft
bearing cap into the whole in the camshaft sprocket.
NOTE: Do Not use old camshaft sprocket bolts.
(9) Fit camshaft sprocket with timing chain fitted
on, onto exhaust camshaft paying attention to posi-
tion of dowel pin. Tighten bolt to 18N´m (159 lbs.in.).
(10) Install timing chain tensioner (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
(11) Inspect/Set basic position of camshafts (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(12) Insert slide rail and bolt the driver into the
inlet camshaft. Tighten bolt driver to 50N´m (37 lbs.
in.).
(13) Install front cover at cylinder head.
(14) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate injector servicing
procedures for cleaning of injectors and recesses.
(15) Clean and install injectors (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJEC-
TOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE), (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJEC-
TOR - INSTALLATION).
(16) Reconnect negative battery cable.WARNING: (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARN-
ING).
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(17) Start engine and inspect for leaks.Care must
be taken to observe the fuel system warning (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING).
(18) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER - INSTALLATION).
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Disconnect the air inlet and set aside.
(3) Detach hose from oil separator.
(4) Disconnect the camshaft position sensor.
(5) Disconnect fuel injector and glow plug harness
and set aside.
(6) Remove fuel high pressure pipes and injectors
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
FUEL INJECTOR - REMOVAL).
(7) Disconnect the out let line.
(8) Remove cylinder head cover retaining bolts and
remove cover (Fig. 25).
Fig. 24 CAMSHAFT BEARING TIGHTENING
SEQUENCE #2
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