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Remove/install power steering pump - AR46.30-P-0500EVO

MODEL 172, 204, 207, 212 with ENGINE 271.8 

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pump Remove/Install Components
G10106151Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
1 Remove engine cover IMPORTANT Grasp with both hands and pry off. Check gasket, replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT When putting the engine cover in place, ensure that the seal is correctly seated at the oil filler neck. The seal should not be pressed down by the engine cover, but must lie against the engine cover.
 
2 Extract oil from power steering expansion reservoir NOTES
The area surrounding the separation point should be cleaned thoroughly before opening the hydraulic system.
Even the smallest dirt particles, introduced into the hydraulic components, can lead to malfunctions and a total failure of the hydraulic system.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Figure
3 Remove poly-V belt   AR13.20-P-0001CW
4 Remove air filter housing   AR09.10-P-1150EVO
5 Detach air ducting of air filter housing from turbocharger    
6 Detach connector for electrical line (4) from power steering pump (1) and place electrical line (4) to one side    
7 Detach expansion hose (3) from power steering pump (1) IMPORTANT Collect escaping oil with rags and seal connections immediately.  
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
8 Detach pressure line (2) from power steering pump (1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace seal.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 172, 204, 207 *BA46.30-P-1004-01R 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA46.30-P-1004-01T 
9 Remove bolts (5, 6) from power steering pump (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 204, 207 *BA46.30-P-1001-01R 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 172, 204, 207 *BA46.30-P-1002-01R 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 172 *BA46.30-P-1010-01R 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA46.30-P-1001-01T 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA46.30-P-1002-01T 
10 Remove power steering pump (1) upwards    
11 Install in the reverse order    
12 Fill and bleed power steering pump (1) MODEL 172 AR46.30-P-0010V 
MODEL 204, 207 AR46.30-P-0010CW
MODEL 212 AR46.30-P-0010EW
13 Check oil level in expansion reservoir of power steering and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE MODEL 172 AP46.00-P-4611V 
REFER TO MAINTENANCE MODEL 204 AP46.00-P-4612CW
REFER TO MAINTENANCE MODEL 207 except CODE 211 (Direct steering) AP46.00-P-4612CC
REFER TO MAINTENANCE MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct steering) AP46.00-P-4612EW
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 212
BA46.30-P-1002-01T Bolt, power steering pump to major assembly carrier Nm 20
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 212
BA46.30-P-1004-01T Attachment, high pressure expansion hose to power steering pump Union nut Nm 40
Banjo bolt Nm 45
Screw M8 Nm 18
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 172 with ENGINE 271, 276, 651 MODEL 204 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276, 642, 646
BA46.30-P-1004-01R Attachment, high-pressure expansion hose of rack-and-pinion steering to power steering pump or tandem pump Union nut Nm 40 40
Banjo bolt Nm - 45
Bolt M8 Nm 18 18
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 207
BA46.30-P-1004-01R Attachment, high-pressure expansion hose of rack-and-pinion steering to power steering pump or tandem pump Union nut Nm -
Banjo bolt Nm -
Bolt M8 Nm 18
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 172 with ENGINE 271, 276, 651
BA46.30-P-1010-01R Bolt, power steering pump to major assembly carrier Nm 20
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 172 with ENGINE 271, 276, 651 MODEL 204 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276, 642, 646
BA46.30-P-1002-01R Power steering pump/tandem pump to timing case Self-tapping threads Nm 35 35
Normal threads Nm 20 20
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 207
BA46.30-P-1002-01R Power steering pump/tandem pump to timing case Self-tapping threads Nm 35
Normal threads Nm 20
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 204 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276, 642, 646 MODEL 207
BA46.30-P-1001-01R Power steering pump to crankcase Nm 20 20
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation MODEL 212
BA46.30-P-1001-01T Power steering pump on timing case/crankcase Normal threads Nm 20
Self-tapping threads Nm 35
Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G07742725Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G09975019Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA