2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Service Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do Not tighten the cylinder head cover first.
The fuel injectors are aligned by way of the cylinder
head cover.
(1) Fit cylinder head cover with new gasket and
install bolts, hand t

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual VALVE SPRINGS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - VALVE SPRINGS
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove cylinder head

VALVE SPRINGS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - VALVE SPRINGS
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove timing chain tensioner (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove front cover at cylinder head (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove top guide rail (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove camshafts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - REMOVAL).
NOTE: The timing chain must be held in up position
so as not to jam during procedure.
(8) Position piston of cylinder to be processed to
DTC by rotating the crankshaft clockwise.DO NOT
crank engine. DO NOT rotate engine backward.
CAUTION: Make sure the crankshaft lock is in posi-
tion and properly secured for each cylinder being
serviced. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the vehicle or personal injury.
(9) Install crankshaft lock, special tool #8932.
(10) Seal injector hole with adaptor # 9534 and
retain with original tensioning claw.
(11) Connect regulated air supply to special tool #
9534 and pressurize the cylinder to 5 bar (73 psi.).
WARNING: Valve springs and retainers must be
kept in order of the cylinder they were removed.
NOTE: Using valve service tools #9307, screw
retaining fork into threaded edge of cylinder head
and position thrust piece vertically at top of each
exhaust valve spring retainer. Use the cam bearing
cap threaded holes to position service tool for
removal of intake valve spring retainers.
(12) Compress valve spring (Fig. 26).(13) Remove valve collates (Fig. 26).
(14) Remove top valve spring retainer and valve
spring (Fig. 27).
Fig. 26 VALVE COMPRESSOR
1 - VALVE ASSEMBLY TOOL
2 - VALVE COLLATE
3 - MAGNET
Fig. 27 VALVE ASSEMBLY
1 - VALVE
2 - BOTTOM VALVE SPRING RETAINER
3 - VALVE STEM SEAL
4 - VALVE SPRING
5 - TOP VALVE SPRING RETAINER
6 - VALVE COLLATES
7 - CYLINDER HEAD
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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual (15) Remove valve stem seals (Fig. 28).
(16) Remove bottom valve spring retainer (Fig. 27).
NOTE: Inspect all cylinder head components for
wear or damage.
(17) Repeat procedure for each cylinder as ne

(15) Remove valve stem seals (Fig. 28).
(16) Remove bottom valve spring retainer (Fig. 27).
NOTE: Inspect all cylinder head components for
wear or damage.
(17) Repeat procedure for each cylinder as neces-
sary.
REMOVAL - VALVES
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove cylinder head (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
WARNING: Suitably mark the valve and the position
in the cylinder head before removal. Failure to do
so will result in improperly seated valves and pos-
sible engine damage after reassembly.
NOTE: Using tool, screw retaining fork into
threaded edge of cylinder head and position thrust
piece vertically at top of valve spring retainer.
(4) Using a suitable valve spring compressor, com-
press valve spring.
(5) Remove valve collets (Fig. 27).
(6) Remove top valve spring retainer and valve
spring (Fig. 27).
(7) Remove valve stem seals (Fig. 28).(8) Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each valve as nec-
essary.
(9) Remove cylinder head from assembly board.
WARNING: Valves, springs and retainers must be
kept in order of the cylinder they were removed.
(10) Remove valves.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - VALVE SPRINGS
NOTE: Inspect all valve springs and retainers for
wear or damage. Replace as necessary. Do Not
reuse gaskets.
(1) Position piston of cylinder to be processed to
TDC by rotating the crankshaft clockwise.DO NOT
crank engine or rotate engine counter clock-
wise.
(2) Install crankshaft lock, special tool #8932.
(3) Seal injector hole with adaptor # 9534 and
retain with original tensioning claw.
(4) Connect regulated air supply to special tool #
9534 and pressurize the cylinder to 5 bar (73 psi.).
(5) Install lower valve spring retainer (Fig. 27).
(6) Install valve stem seal (Fig. 29).
(7) Install valve spring (Fig. 27).
(8) Install valve spring retainer (Fig. 27).
Fig. 28 VALVE STEM SEAL
1 - PLIERS
2 - VALVE STEM SEAL
Fig. 29 VALVE SEAL INSTALLATION
1 - DRIFT
2 - PROTECTIVE COVER
3 - VALVE
9 - 36 ENGINEVA

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual NOTE: Using valve service tools #9307, screw
retaining fork into threaded edge of cylinder head
and position thrust piece vertically at the top of
each exhaust valve spring retainer. Use the cam
beari

NOTE: Using valve service tools #9307, screw
retaining fork into threaded edge of cylinder head
and position thrust piece vertically at the top of
each exhaust valve spring retainer. Use the cam
bearing cap threaded holes to position service tool
for installation of intake valve spring retainers.
NOTE: Ensure that the valve keepers are seated
properly.
(9) Compress valve and install valve collates (Fig.
26).
CAUTION: Make sure the crankshaft lock is in posi-
tion and properly secured for each cylinder being
serviced. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the vehicle or personal injury.
(10) Repeat procedure for each cylinder as neces-
sary.
(11) Remove special tooling from cylinder head.
(12) Position piston of #1 cylinder to ignition TDC.
(13) Install camshafts and check basic position
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAM-
SHAFT(S) - INSTALLATION).
(14) Install top guide rail (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
(15) Install front cover at cylinder head (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install timing chain tensioner with new gas-
ket (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)
(17) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARN-
ING).
(18) Install injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
INSTALLATION).
(19) Reconnect negative battery cable.
(20) Start the engine, allow to warm, turn engine
off and inspect for leaks. Care must be taken to
observe the fuel system warning (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM - WARNING)
(21) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER - INSTALLATION).
INSTALLATION - VALVES
WARNING: Valves must be kept in their original
positions in cylinder head. Failure to do so will
result in engine damage.NOTE: Inspect all valves, springs and retainers for
wear or damage. Replace as necessary.
(1) Install valves in their original position in the
cylinder head.
(2) Install lower valve spring retainer.
(3) Install valve stem seal.
(4) Install valve spring.
(5) Install valve spring retainer.
NOTE: Using tool, screw retaining fork into
threaded edge of cylinder head and position thrust
piece vertically at the top of each valve spring
retainer.
NOTE: Ensure that the valve keepers are seated
properly.
(6) Using a suitable valve spring compressor, com-
press valve spring and install valve keepers.
(7) Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each valve as nec-
essary.
(8) Remove valve assembly from cylinder head.
(9) Install cylinder head on engine block (Refer to
9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
(10) Install glow plugs (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
IGNITION CONTROL/GLOW PLUG - INSTALLA-
TION).
(11) Connect negative battery cable.
WARNING: US EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS IN OPERATION. 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.
(12) Start engine and check for leaks. Care must
be taken to observe the fuel system warning (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING)
(13) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER - INSTALLATION).
ENGINE BLOCK
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPLACING ENGINE
CORE AND OIL GALLERY PLUGS
Using a blunt tool such as a drift and a hammer,
strike the bottom edge of the cup plug. With the cup
plug rotated, grasp firmly with pliers or other suit-
able tool and remove plug (Fig. 30).
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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual CAUTION: Do not drive cup plug into the casting as
restricted cooling can result and cause serious
engine problems.
Thoroughly clean inside of cup plug hole in cylin-
der block or head. Be sure to rem

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual (4) Use the measurment and table below to group
cylinder bores:
Standard size 88.0 mm
Group code letter A 88.000-88.006 mm
Group code letter X 88.006-88.012 mm
Group code letter B 88.012-88.018 mm
Wea

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual (5) Inspect standard size of crankshaft bearing
shells.
(6) Inspect crankshaft bearing cap.
(7) Mount crankshaft radially.
(8) Inspect crankshaft bearing play.
NOTE: Radial mounting of the main bearin

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual CAUTION: Oil thread and head contact surfaces of
bolts that retain the crankshaft bearing caps;
tighten bolts from inside to outside, beginning at
the fit bearing. Rotate crankshaft to check clear-
an

CAUTION: Oil thread and head contact surfaces of
bolts that retain the crankshaft bearing caps;
tighten bolts from inside to outside, beginning at
the fit bearing. Rotate crankshaft to check clear-
ance.
(1) Install crankshaft.
CAUTION: The crankshaft bearing caps are num-
bered consecutively, beginning with the first crank-
shaft bearing cap at the front of the engine.
Attention must be paid to the way the crankshaft
bearing caps fit. If correctly installed, the lug, or
raised boss, on the crankshaft bearing cap is point-
ing to the left when viewed in the direction of travel
(intake side).
(2) Install the crankshaft bearing caps. Tighten
bolts in two stages. 55N´m (40.5 lbs. ft.), then 90É.
(3) Install the pistons (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECTING ROD -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the end cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Install the timing case cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the engine (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(7) Fill the crankcase with the correct engine oil,
to the proper level. Refer to the owners manual for
specifications.
(8) Fill the cooling system with the proper coolant,
to the proper level (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(9) Connect the 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.
(10) Start engine and inspect for leaks. Care must
be taken to observe the fuel system warning (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING).
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL -
REAR
REMOVAL
This must be done with the transmission removed
from the vehicle.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Drain the engine oil.NOTE: Loosen all of the oil pan bolts to assure that
the oil pan gasket is not damaged when removing
the rear main oil seal and end cover assembly.
NOTE: Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage. If the
oil pan gasket is damaged, remove the oil pan and
replace the oil pan gasket.
(4) Loosen the oil pan bolts.
(5) Remove the flywheel.
CAUTION: Care must be taken when removing the
rear main seal and adaptor assembly. Failure to do
so will result in damage to the oil pan gasket.
(6) Remove the rear main seal/adaptor retaining
bolts and carefully pry the adaptor from the crank-
case at the adaptor shoulders (Fig. 33).
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