Remove/Install Starter - AR15.30-P-7100MLJ

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 157, 278 

MODEL 292 with ENGINE 157, 278 

	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Disconnect ground cable at battery		AR54.10-P-0003GZ
		Notes on battery	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2	Remove lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.30-P-1001GQ
3	Remove engine with front axle carrier	Engine 157, 278 in model 166 Engine 157, 278 in model 292	AR01.10-P-2500MLJ
4	Remove the engine mount heat shield
5	Unscrew the screws at the heat shield through the starter (M1)	Loosen heat shield and leave in vehicle.
6	Loosen the oil line bracket of the transmission at the oil pan
7	Remove screws/bolts (5) of starter (M1)	Bolt, starter to crankcase	*BA15.30-P-1003-01J
8	Remove starter (M1) from below	When pulling out the starter (M1) do not kink or pull any electrical line. Electrical malfunctions can occur otherwise. The electrical line for terminal 50 (4) and the electrical line for terminal 30 (2) remain on the starter (M1).
9	Remove circuit 50 electrical line (4) from starter (M1)	When replacing the starter (M1). Nut, connection for terminal designation 50	*BA15.30-P-1002-01J
10	Pull off contact protection (3) and remove circuit 30 electrical line (2) from starter (M1)	When replacing the starter (M1). Nut, connection for terminal designation 30	*BA15.30-P-1001-01J
11	Check ring gear at the drive plate for wear and damage	Rotate engine at center Bolt, crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation. Socket wrench bit If worn or damaged ↓	Figure
		Replace drive plate.	AR03.30-P-8001MLJ
12	Install in the reverse order

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)

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