Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 412

crankshaft in its standard
direction of rotation.

15

Remove retaining devices
(1, 2) for timing chain at
right and left cylinder
head

Fig. 39

16

Rivet new timing chain

AR05.10-P-7601-02AV

17

Crank engine in direction
of rotation

18

Check timing of engine

AR05.10-P-6858V

19

Take off holding bush (3)
on right camshaft

Fig. 40

20

Install camshaft bearing
bridge on right

Engines 112, 113.

AR05.20-P-7103AU

Engine 113.960 with code
(479) Cylinder shutoff.

AR05.20-P-7103AV

21

Install camshaft position
sensor

AR15.10-P-2000A

22

Installing chain tensioner

AR05.10-P-7800C

23

Install fan shroud

Model 463.

AR20.40-P-6800V

24

Install viscous-drive fan

Right-hand thread!

AR20.40-P-5660C

25

Install cylinder head
covers

Air filter located at vehicle
side.

AR01.20-P-5014B

Air filter located on
engine side.

AR01.20-P-5014BV

26

Install spark plugs

Replace spark plugs

Model 463.

AP15.10-P-1580GA

Model 129.

AP15.10-P-1580A

Models 202, 208, 210 with
engine 112.

Models 163.

AP15.10-P-1580GH

27

Connect ground cable

Model 463 except code
(979) Special protection
version

AR54.10-P-0003G

Models 463.241 with code
(979) Special protection
version.

AR54.10-P-0003PV

Model 463.248 with code
979

AR54.10-P-0003PM

Models 129, 208, 210.

AR54.10-P-0003A

Risk of accident caused
by vehicle starting off by
itself when engine is
running. Risk of injury
caused by contusions and

Secure vehicle to prevent
it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-
fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

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Intake manifold

Fig. 44: Identifying Locating Plate (112 589 00 32 00)

Fig. 45: Identifying Locating Plate (112 589 01 32 00)

Fig. 46: Identifying Retainer (112 589 04 40 00)

burns during starting
procedure or when
working near the running
engine

rotating parts.

28

Run engine and inspect
for leaks

Number

Designation

Engines 112,113

BA09.20-P-1001-
01D

Bolt, intake manifold
to cylinder head

M8

Nm

20

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Fig. 47: Identifying Holding Bush (112 589 05 40 00)

REMOVE/INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER - AR05.10-P-7800C

ENGINE 112.945 in MODELS 463.209 /232 /233 /244 /245 /250

ENGINE 112 in MODELS 163, 129

ENGINE 113.962 in MODELS 463.206 /240 /241 /247 /248 /249 /254

ENGINE 113 (except 113.965 /981) in MODELS 210, 208, 202, 163, 129

ENGINE 113.982 in MODELS 463.243 /246

Shown on ENGINE 112 in MODEL 129

Fig. 48: Identifying Chain Tensioner Components - Shown On Engine 112 In Model 129

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Timing chain, chain tensioner

REMOVE/INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER - AR05.10-P-7800CA

ENGINE 112 in MODELS 170, 208, 202, 210, 209, 203

Remove/install

1

Remove viscous fan (1)

Right-hand thread!

AR20.40-P-5660C

2

Remove fan shroud (2).

On model 163 unscrew

bolts at bottom of fan
shroud.

Model 463

AR20.40-P-6800V

3

Remove poly-V belt (3)

Installation: Lock

tensioning device with a
drift or pin (diameter 5
mm).

AR13.22-P-1202B

4

Remove alternator (4)

Model 129

AR15.40-P-5032CT

Model 163

AR15.40-P-5032GH

Model 208 with engine
113

AR15.40-P-5032EB

Model 210 with engine
113

AR15.40-P-5032ED

Model 463 with engine
112, 113

AR15.40-P-5032GV

5

Take chain tensioner (6) off
timing case cover (5)

Installation: Replace

seal (7).

*BA05.10-P-1001-01C

Design of chain tensioner

Engines 112, 113

GF05.10-P-7801-01A

6

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Engines
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/
973/975/976

Engines
113.940/941/
942/943/944/
945/946/948/
960/961/962/
963/964/965/
966/967/968/
969/971/980/
981/982/984/
986/987/988/
990/991/992/
993/995

BA05.10-P-1001-
01C

Chain tensioner in
timing case cover

Nm

80

80

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