2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Service Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (6) Using the appropriate clean engine oil, clean
the cylinder bores, connecting rod bearing journals,
connecting rod bearing shells and pistons.
CAUTION: Offset the piston ring gaps by 120É.
(7) Pos

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (9) Clean and inspect the connecting rod bolts.
CAUTION: Assure that the correct top and bottom
connecting rod bearings shells are used in accor-
dance with the markings.
CAUTION: The anti-twist locks

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (19) Fill the cooing system with proper coolant, to
the proper level (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(20) Connect negative battery cable.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual Ring Gap Orientation
²Position the gaps on the piston as shown (Fig.
46).
²Oil spacer - Gap on center line of piston skirt.
²Oil rails - gap 180É apart on centerline of piston
pin bore.
²No. 2 Co

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (5) Remove the belt pulley/vibration damper (Fig.
47).
NOTE: If grooves can be felt in the belt pulley/vibra-
tion damper during inspection, the pulley/damper
must be replaced.
(6) Inspect hub at belt

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove vacuum line at vacuum pump (Fig.
48).
NOTE: Observe position of driver on rear of pump.
(3) Remove vacuum pump and seals (Fig. 48)
(4) Clean a

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (6) Lower the engine on to the engine mount and
tighten bolt to 83 N´m (61 lbs.ft.) (Fig. 49)
(7) Remove the engine support fixture and adap-
tors.
RIGHT MOUNT
REMOVAL
(1) Install engine support fixt

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Clean all sealing surfaces.
(2) Install the engine oil cooler to the timing case
cover with a new gasket. Tighten bolts to 14N´m (124
lbs. in.) (Fig. 51).
(3) Reconnect the coolant h