cooling MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Workshop Manual

DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Bolt-Bracket to High Pres-
sure Pump9-80
Bolt-High Pressure Pump
to Cylinder Head14 - 124
Bolt-Pre-delivery Pump to
Top Cover of Cylinder
Head9-80
Bolt-Pressure Control
Valve to Rail (2 stage,
torque)3/5 - 26/44
Bolt-Rail to Cylinder Head 14 - 124
Bolt-Shutoff Valve to Cyl-
inder Head8-70
Nut-Pressure Line to Rail/
Injector (New,Reused)22/25 16/18.5 -
Nut-Pressure Line to High
Pressure Pump/Rail22 16 -
Screw-Tensioning Claw to
Injector (2 stage, 1
torque, 1 torque angle)7/90É - 62, 90É
Rail-Pressure Sensor to
Rail22 16 -
Pressure Pipe Connection
to Injector42 31 -
Threaded Rail to Rail 22 16 -
Fuel Cooling System
Bolt-Fuel Cooler to
Charge Air Distribution
Pipe14 - 124
Heater Booster, Heater Unit
Bolt- Temperature Con-
trolled Cut Out to Heater
Booster Control Module12 - 106
Nut-Threaded Stud to
Electronic Heater Booster18 - 159
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NOTE: The camshaft housing Must Not be
machined. Basic bore of the camshaft bearings will
be altered.
(7) Measure cylinder head height (1) at point indi-
cated, record stock removal (Fig. 13) CYLINDER
HEAD SPECIFICATIONS.
(8) Measure valve setback at points (2) indicated
(Fig. 13) CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS.
NOTE: If measurement is less than dimension ª2º
no further correct valve clearance compensation is
possible; replace the cylinder head.
CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS
Description Specification
Height of Cylinder Head
(1), With Out Camshaft
Housing126.85mm to 127.15mm
Valve Set Back (2) With
New Valves and New
Valve Seat RingsExhaust Valve: 1.0mm -
1.4mm
Intake Valve: 1.1mm -
1.5mm
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Position piston of cylinder #1 to ignition TDC.(3) Raise and support vehicle.
(4) Install retaining lock # 8932 for crankshaft/
starter ring gear.
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES
FROM SCALDING COOLANT. DO NOT OPEN COOL-
ING SYSTEM UNLESS TEMPERATURE IS BELOW
90ÉC (194ÉF). OPEN CAP SLOWLY TO RELEASE
PRESSURE. STORE COOLANT IN APPROVED CON-
TAINER ONLY. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES,
CLOTHING AND EYE WEAR.
(5) Drain cooling system at radiator and crankcase
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(6) Loosen the lower turbo support bracket bolt.
(7) Remove the upper support bracket bolt.
(8) Loosen the fasteners retaining the exhaust pipe
to the support bracket at the rear of the engine.
(9) Lower vehicle.
(10) Remove engine cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER- REMOVAL).
(11) Remove camshafts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - REMOVAL).
Fig. 13 Cylinder Head Measurments
1 - CYLINDER HEAD HEIGHT
2 - VALVE SETBACK
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(2) Hand start clean head bolts and tighten per
the following procedure:
²Install M12 cylinder head bolts finger tight (Fig.
15).
²Tighten bolts in numeric order starting with
number 1 to 15 N´m (133 lbs.in.) (Fig. 17).
²Tighten bolts in numeric order starting with
number 1 to 60 N´m (44 lbs.ft.) (Fig. 17).
²Install M8 timing chain cover to cylinder head
bolts. Tighten to 20N´m (177 lbs.in.).
²Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts in numeric
order starting with number 1 an additional 90É (Fig.
17).
²Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts in numeric
order starting with number 1 an additional 90É again
(4 stages). (Fig. 17).
(3) Install fuel return flow line between rail and
high pressure pump (Fig. 14).
(4) Connect the coolant hoses to the thermostat
housing (Fig. 14).
(5) Connect the coolant pipe at the cylinder head
(Fig. 14).
(6) Reconnect transmission oil level indicator tube.
Tighten to 14 N´m (124 lbs. in.) (Fig. 14).
(7) Reconnect the turbocharger to the exhaust
manifold. Tighten to 30N´m (22 lbs.ft.) (Fig. 14).
(8) Install oil return flow line with new seals at
turbocharger. Tighten bolt of supply line to turbo-
charger to 18N´m (160 lbs. in.) and bolt of supply line
to cylinder head to 9N´m (80 lbs. in.) (Fig. 14)
(9) Install charge air distribution pipe (Refer to 11
- EXHAUST SYSTEM/TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Install and properly route the engine wiring
harness, making appropriate connections.
(11) Install high pressure fuel pump intermediate
gear (Fig. 14).(12) Install high pressure pump (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL INJEC-
TION PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the camshaft housing with tappets to
cylinder head (Fig. 14).
(14) Install camshafts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - INSTALLATION).
(15) Install top guide rail (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install front cover at cylinder head (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
(17) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(18) Install fuel high pressure pipes and injectors
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
FUEL INJECTOR - INSTALLATION).
(19) Install timing chain tensioner with new gas-
ket. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)
Tighten to 80N´m (59 lbs.ft.).
(20) Remove retaining lock for crankshaft/starter
ring gear.
(21) Install air intake tube at turbocharger (Refer
to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/TURBOCHARGER SYS-
TEM - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the fasteners retaining the front
exhaust pipe to the support bracket at the read of
the engine.
(23) Install the upper support bracket fastener.
(24) Install the lower turbo support bracket bolt.
(25) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
NOTE: DO NOT pressure test cooling system until
engine has reached operating temperature.
(26) Refill cooling system with proper coolant mix-
ture to proper level (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(27) Connect 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.
(28) Start engine and inspect for leaks. Care must
be taken to observe the fuel system warning (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING)
Fig. 17 CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE
SEQUENCE
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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 remove old sealer.
Lightly coat inside of cup plug hole with Mopart
Stud and Bearing Mount. Make certain the new plug
is cleaned of all oil or grease. Using proper drive
plug, drive plug into hole so that the sharp edge of
the plug is at least 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) inside the
lead-in chamfer.
It is not necessary to wait for curing of the sealant.
The cooling system can be refilled and the vehicle
placed in service immediately.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING CYLIN-
DER BORES
NOTE: This must be done with engine completely
disassembled.
(1) Thoroughly clean all cylinder bores with appro-
priate cleaning solvent.
(2) Measure each cylinder at the three measuring
points shown (Fig. 31).
(3) Using the three measurment point, measure
cylinder in the longitudinal and in the transverse
direction (Fig. 31).
Fig. 30 CORE HOLE PLUG REMOVAL
1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
2 - REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 - STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 - DRIFT PUNCH
5 - CUP PLUG
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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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(3) Install the retaining lock for the crankshaft/
ring gear.
NOTE: If the hub of the belt pulley/vibration damper
is tight, use a puller to remove it. Do Not tilt the
puller. The groves of the puller MUST mesh fully
into the slots of the belt pulley.
NOTE: Inspect the running surface of the belt pulley
for wear.
(4) Remove the belt pully/vibration damper.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent severe
damage to the crankshaft and mounting whole for
the front crankshaft seal.
(5) Using a suitable prying tool, remove the front
crankshaft seal from the timing cover (Fig. 34).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces with
the appropriate solvents to assure that no grease or
oil is present during reassembly.
NOTE: Carefully position the front crankshaft seal
evenly onto the timing cover.(1) Install the front crankshaft seal.
(2) Install the belt pulley/vibration damper (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - INSTALLATION).
(3) Remove the retaining lock for the crankshaft/
ring gear.
(4) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(6) Fill the crankcase with the correct engine oil to
the proper level.
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.
(7) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
FLYWHEEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - W5J400 -
REMOVAL).
NOTE: M6x90 bolts must be used with retaining
lock to prevent damage to rear end cover.
(2) Install retaining lock for crankshaft/starter
ring gear.
NOTE: Flywheel does not need balancing or should
it be interchanged.
(3) Remove flywheel with inner washer (Fig. 35).
Fig. 34 FRONT SEAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1 - FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
2 - SEAL INSTALLER SPECIAL TOOL #8936
3 - WASHER
4 - RETAINING BOLT
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(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 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.
WARNING: (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARN-
ING).
(21) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING FIT-
TING
(1) Carefully clean the carbon from all ring
grooves. Oil drain openings in the oil ring groove and
pin boss must be clear. DO NOT remove metal from
the grooves or lands. This will change ring-to-groove
clearances and will damage the ring-to-land seating.
(2) Be sure the piston ring grooves are free of
nicks and burrs.
(3) Measure the ring side clearance with a feeler
gauge fitted snugly between the ring land and ring
(Fig. 43). Rotate the ring in the groove. It must move
freely around circumference of the groove.
RING SIDE CLEARANCE CHART
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Top Compression Ring 0.012 - 0.016 mm
(0.0047 - 0.0063 in.)
Second Compression
Ring0.05 - 0.09 mm
(0.0019 - 0.0035 in.)
Oil Control Ring 0.03 - 0.07 mm
(0.0011 - 0.0027 in.)
(4) Place ring in the cylinder bore and push down
with inverted piston to position near lower end of the
ring travel. Measure ring gap with a feeler gauge fit-
ting snugly between ring ends (Fig. 44).
RING GAP MEASUREMENT CHART
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Top Compression Ring 0.229 - 0.610 mm
(0.0090 - 0.0240 in.)
Second Compression
Ring0.483 - 0.965 mm
(0.0190 - 0.080 in.)
Oil Control Ring 0.254 - 1.500 mm
(0.010 - 0.060 in.)
(5) The oil control rings are symmetrical, and can
be installed with either side up. It is not necessary to
use a tool to install the upper and lower rails. Insert
oil rail spacer first, then side rails.
(6) Using a ring expander, install compression
rings with manufactures designation pointing toward
piston crown (Fig. 45).
Fig. 43 Measuring Piston Ring Side Clearance
1 - FEELER GAUGE
Fig. 44 Ring
1 - FEELER GAUGE
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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 Compression ring - Gap 120É from top oil
rail gap.
²No. 1 Compression ring - Gap 120É from No. 2
compression ring gap.
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with the additional air
conditioner compressor, you must first remove the
coolant module and additional A/C belt then use
damper puller # 9544.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(3) Install retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear
(Fig. 47).
(4) Remove crankshaft center bolt and washer
(Fig. 47).
NOTE: If hub of belt pulley/vibration damper is
tight, use puller # 8940 to remove. DO NOT tilt
puller when in use. Grooves of the puller must
mesh fully into the slots of the belt pulley.
Fig. 45 Compression Ring Installation
1 - COMPRESSION RING
2 - RING EXPANDER RECOMMENDED
Fig. 46 Ring Gap Orientation
1 - TOP COMPRESSION RING
2 - BOTTOM COMPRESSION RING
3 - TOP OIL CONTROL RAIL
4 - OIL RAIL SPACER
5 - BOTTOM OIL CONTROL RAIL
6 - IMAGINARY LINE PARALLEL TO PISTON PIN
7 - IMAGINARY LINE THROUGH CENTER OF PISTON SKIRT
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(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 fixture #8534 with adap-
tors #8534-16 and raise the engine slightly.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the engine mount bolts (Fig. 50)
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Using the engine support fixture, raise the
engine until the weight is no longer on the mounts.
(6) Raise and support the vehicle.
(7) Remove the engine mount nuts and remove the
mount (Fig. 50)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the engine mount into the stop plate
(Fig. 50)
(2) Position the engine mount into position and
tighten the retaining nuts to 45 N´m (33 lbs. ft.) (Fig.
50)
(3) Lower the vehicle.
(4) Lower the engine on to the engine mounts until
they contact (Fig. 50)(5) Hand tighten the engine support to engine
mount bolt (Fig. 50).
(6) Lower the engine on to the engine mount and
tighten bolt to 83 N´m (61 lbs.ft.) (Fig. 50)
(7) Remove the engine support fixture and adap-
tors.
OIL
REMOVAL - OIL SEPARATOR
(1) Disconnect breather hose.
(2) Remove the separator retaining bolts
(3) Twist to remove oil separator from cover.
INSTALLATION - OIL SEPARATOR
(1) Lubricate the oil separator o - ring with clean
engine oil.
(2) Position separator above cover and apply down-
ward pressure to seat.
(3) Install retaining bolts and tighten to 8N´m (70
lbs. in.).
(4) Connect breather hose.
OIL COOLER & LINES
REMOVAL
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES
DUE TO SCALDING FROM HOT COOLANT. DO NOT
OPEN THE COOLING SYSTEM UNLESS THE TEM-
PERATURE IS BELOW 194ÉF (90ÉC). WEAR PRO-
TECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE WEAR. RISK OF
POISONING IF COOLANT IS SWALLOWED. STORE
COOLANT IN PROPER AND APPROPRIATELY
MARKED CONTAINERS.
(1) Partailly drain cooling system.
(2) Remove the oil filter.
(3) Remove the coolant hoses from the oil cooler
(Fig. 51).
(4) Remove the oil cooler from the timing case
cover (Fig. 51).
Fig. 50 RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT
1 - NUT
2 - WASHER
3 - STOP PLATE
4 - ENGINE MOUNT
5 - ENGINE SUPPORT
6 - WASHER
7 - BOLT
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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 hoses and tighten
clamps.
(4) Install new oil filter and tighten oil filter cap to
25N´m ( 18 lbs. ft.) (Fig. 51).
(5) Refill cooling system.
(6) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(7) Turn engine off and check engine oil level. Add
as necessary.
OIL FILTER
REMOVAL
(1) Unscrew the oil filter cap (Fig. 52)
(2) Remove clean and inspect cap gasket, replace
as necessary.
(3) Remove oil filter (Fig. 52).
INSTALLATION
(1) Inspect oil filter cap gasket, if all right, lubri-
cate with clean engine oil.
(2) Install oil filter.
(3) Screw oil filter cap to housing and tighten to
25N´m (18 lbs. ft.) (Fig. 52). Adjust oil level as neces-
sary.
OIL JET
DESCRIPTION
There are five oil jets installed in the engine block
(Fig. 53). These oil jets are used to cool and lubricate
the piston assemblies.
Fig. 51 ENGINE OIL COOLER
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - OIL FILTER COVER
3 - GASKET
4 - BOLT
5 - COOLANT HOSE
6 - ENGINE OIL COOLER
Fig. 52 ENGINE OIL COOLER
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - OIL FILTER COVER
3 - GASKET
4 - BOLT
5 - COOLANT HOSE
6 - ENGINE OIL COOLER
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