Campaign - Power Steering/ABC Pump Bracket Replacement
FILE:SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION_PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2007080005, August 2007
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODELS 216.377, 221.177 AMG
MODEL YEAR 2008
REPLACE POWER STEERING/ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) TANDEM PUMP BRACKET
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that as a result of dynamic loads, deformation may occur at the bracket of the power steering/Active Body Control (ABC) tandem pump on the affected vehicles. Dealers will replace the tandem pump bracket with one with a modified design.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
^ Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired. If necessary, repair the subject vehicle during the vehicle's next service.
^ Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin and follow the procedure steps exactly as described.
Please note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 6 vehicles are affected.
Procedure
NOTE:
Refer to the MSDS (via NetStar or the Parts Assistance Center website) for a complete description of hazards and other important safety information regarding the hydraulic fluid used in this procedure.
1. Discharge air conditioning; refer to WIS document AR83.30-P-1760SX.
2. Remove electric fan; refer to WIS document AR20.40-P-5000SMG.
3. Remove poly-V belt; refer to WIS document AR13.22-P-1202SMG.
4. Remove power steering/ABC tandem pump belt pulley.
5. Remove power steering expansion reservoir; refer to WIS document AR46.25-P-1000SY.
6. Remove Active Body Control hydraulic fluid reservoir; refer to WIS document AR32.50-P-0022SX.
7. Remove A/C line (A, Figure 1).
8. Detach ABC pressure line (A, Figure 2) at bracket.
9. Detach power steering/ABC tandem pump and move towards front; refer to WIS document AR46.30-P-0500SY.
Note:
It is not necessary to detach the A/C compressor or the ABC pressure line.
10. Replace power steering/ABC tandem pump bracket (one piece) with 3-piece bracket and spacer bolt.
Note:
Ensure to follow the exact sequence of the below steps.
^ Remove power steering/ABC tandem pump bracket (one piece).
^ Install rear bracket (A, Figure 3).
Note:
Do not tighten the bracket until after installing the power steering/ABC tandem pump.
^ Remove upper mounting bolt (A, Figure 4) from oil filter housing.
^ Install spacer bolt (A, Figure 5); torque to 30 Nm.
^ Install front bracket (A, Figure 6); torque to 30 Nm.
^ Reinstall power steering/ABC tandem pump (B); refer to WIS document AR46.30-P-0500SY.
^ Torque rear bracket (A, Figure 3) to 30 Nm.
^ Install upper front bracket (C, Figure 6); torque to 30 Nm.
11. Reinstall in reverse order.
^ Replace refrigerant reservoir; refer to WIS document AR83.30-P-6520SX.
^ Torque A/C line to 20 Nm.
^ Torque power steering/ABC pump belt pulley to 30 Nm.
^ Refill ABC reservoir to correct level.
^ Refill power steering expansion reservoir to correct level.
^ Recharge A/C.
Special Tools
Parts Information
Note:
^ Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Campaign Bulletin is approved for use to repair the vehicle. Repairs performed using any other part(s) will not have been performed in accordance with the campaign. Accordingly, warranty claims submitted with reference to an improper part number(s) will be denied.
^ Please note that the information in the most current versions of EPC and StarTime supersedes the parts and warranty information in the Campaign Bulletin.
^ The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
Warranty Information