What do you use to loosen a Mercedes crankshaft pulley?
You will need to use Mercedes harmonic balancer tool to hold the crankshaft pulley in place as you loosen up the 27 mm bolt. You will use the harmonic balancer tool to keep the crankshaft from turning. Next, use a 27 mm socket on the bolt to loosen it up.
What kind of breaker bar do I need for a Mercedes pulley?
You will need to use a breaker bar such as Neiko 00206A 1/2 Inch Drive Premium Breaker Bar, 24″ Length | Cr-V Steel to get this bolt loose. If you can’t get it loose you can add a cheater pipe to your breaker bar. You will be applying over 200 Nm of force to the bolt which requires is a considerable amount of energy.
Why does the crankshaft pulley drive the serpentine belt?
Because the crankshaft pulley drives the serpentine belt and all the accessories including the water pump, alternator, power steering and a/c compressor if it fails you won’t be able to drive your vehicle. Let’s watch it in action. This is a list of common symptoms of a bad harmonic balancer on a Mercedes-Benz.
Where is the pulley release on a Mercedes?
Pull the hood release on the lower left corner of the dashboard. Go to the front of the car and pull on the hood handle. Next, lift and secure the hood in the upright position.
When did Mercedes Benz replace harmonic balancer pulley?
A service bulletin was issued in April of 2005. Several Mercedes model years including 1998-2001 Mercedes Benz MB C CLK E ML R S SLK were identified to have a defective harmonic balancer pulley. The dealers inspected the cars and replaced the harmonic balancer if defective.
What kind of car has a broken crankshaft pulley?
He’s worked on two other vehicles with broken crankshaft pulley bolts. In both cases the car was a 96-2000 Civic. Mine is the third one. On the first car, the engine had to be pulled from the vehicle to get the bolt out, lucky for the owner.
What do you use to keep a Mercedes crankshaft from turning?
You will use the harmonic balancer tool to keep the crankshaft from turning. Next, use a 27 mm socket on the bolt to loosen it up. You will need to use a breaker bar such as Neiko 00206A 1/2 Inch Drive Premium Breaker Bar, 24″ Length | Cr-V Steel to get this bolt loose.
How to UN-tension a Mercedes W124 belt?
Place a 15mm socket over the bolt on the tensioner (red arrow) and turn the socket clockwise. This will un-tension the belt. If you are replacing the belt you will need to follow the steps below.
How do you remove a clutch from a Mercedes Benz?
To remove the fan and clutch you will need Mercedes-Benz tool # 104 589 00 01 00 or you can make one out of 6mm rod. The lower part of the tool will sit in a retaining groove, while the end of the tool sits in a hole in the pulley to hold everything while tightening or loosening the bolt (red arrow).
How to remove clutch from Mercedes W124 Pelican?
The bolt that holds the clutch and fan on is quite long so be prepared to turn it for a while (red arrow). Wiggle the fan and clutch off the front of the pulley and remove it from the vehicle (red arrow). You can slip the belt off the front of the engine. This diagram illustrates the route the belt takes around the crank and accessories.
What are the relays on a Mercedes Benz Vito?
CDI, oil sensor, fuel temp sensor,CMP sensor, water temp sensor,rail pressure sensor,Crank position sensor,4 injectors, high pressure pump shut off valve, rail pressure control valve, fuel shut off valve. The only other relays are to do with lights ect ect More Fuel Problems…
Can a Mercedes-Benz Vito CDI 110 start?
There is no way of priming the van and it is not self priming, as long as the diesel filter is full of fuel the van will start. Is the EDC light on ?. Is the battery good ?. Have you read the codes with a scanner? if so what are they. 1 x 190e, 2 x vito cdi 110 many spares…. still the vito wont start…..
Why does my Mercedes Benz Vito not start?
It turned out to be a broken wire to the injector. If the edc light is on then it will not start because it thinks there is a fault either with the wiring, air in the fuel, water in the fuel or lack of fuel pressure. Got my Vito back yesterday.
You will need to use Mercedes harmonic balancer tool to hold the crankshaft pulley in place as you loosen up the 27 mm bolt. You will use the harmonic balancer tool to keep the crankshaft from turning. Next, use a 27 mm socket on the bolt to loosen it up.
There is no way of priming the van and it is not self priming, as long as the diesel filter is full of fuel the van will start. Is the EDC light on ?. Is the battery good ?. Have you read the codes with a scanner? if so what are they. 1 x 190e, 2 x vito cdi 110 many spares…. still the vito wont start…..
CDI, oil sensor, fuel temp sensor,CMP sensor, water temp sensor,rail pressure sensor,Crank position sensor,4 injectors, high pressure pump shut off valve, rail pressure control valve, fuel shut off valve. The only other relays are to do with lights ect ect More Fuel Problems…
It turned out to be a broken wire to the injector. If the edc light is on then it will not start because it thinks there is a fault either with the wiring, air in the fuel, water in the fuel or lack of fuel pressure. Got my Vito back yesterday.
Where is the idler pulley on a Mercedes?
Pull the hood release under the dashboard on the driver’s side. Remove the engine cover by lifting it. Locate the idler pulley at the front of the engine. Remove the serpentine belt. Use a 17mm socket and ratchet on the tensioner nut to unload the tensioner.
What kind of torque does a Mercedes Benz wheel have?
The Mercedes Benz Wheel Lug Nut Torque Chart we have compiled can be used as a quick reference guide by roadside assistance providers or DIY enthusiasts when working on any Mercedes Benz vehicle.
How to replace the idle pulley on a Mercedes Benz?
You will need to remove the belt to replace the idle pulley. Let the car cool so you don’t have to work around a hot engine. Locate the tensioner and using an E10 Torx driver turn it counter-clockwise 45 degrees. You can now slip the belt off the tensioner.
How do you take a belt tensioner off a Mercedes?
With the hood open you need is an E10 (reverse Torx socket) and driver. Locate the tensioner and using the Torx driver turn the nut on the wheel counter-clockwise 45 degrees. You can now slip the belt off the tensioner.
How to change the crankshaft position on a Mercedes Benz?
Unplug the electrical connector from the CPS sensor. Squeeze the connector and pull it away from the CPS sensor. This opens in a new window. Remove bolt. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. You will have either an E8 or E10 bolt that holds the CPS sensor in place.
Pull the hood release on the lower left corner of the dashboard. Go to the front of the car and pull on the hood handle. Next, lift and secure the hood in the upright position.
You will need to use a breaker bar such as Neiko 00206A 1/2 Inch Drive Premium Breaker Bar, 24″ Length | Cr-V Steel to get this bolt loose. If you can’t get it loose you can add a cheater pipe to your breaker bar. You will be applying over 200 Nm of force to the bolt which requires is a considerable amount of energy.
Because the crankshaft pulley drives the serpentine belt and all the accessories including the water pump, alternator, power steering and a/c compressor if it fails you won’t be able to drive your vehicle. Let’s watch it in action. This is a list of common symptoms of a bad harmonic balancer on a Mercedes-Benz.
When do crank pulleys need to be replaced?
Due to heat, the age of vehicle and normal wear the rubber fails, causing excessive crank pulley vibrations and even catastrophic failure in some cases. It needs to be replaced. The good news is that the engine doesn’t need to be removed and it can be replaced by a DIYer.
Can a harmonic balancer be used on a crankshaft pulley?
Pull the old crankshaft pulley out. Now it is time to install the new harmonic balancer. You will need to hold the crank pulley using the harmonic balancer tool. Next use a breaker bar and a cheater pipe/extension to loosen the bolt. The last step is to reinstall the serpentine belt.
What is the outer ring of a crank pulley?
The outer ring that drives the serpentine belt and the center of the crank pulley. Both are metal and that are joined by a rubber damper. Its main purpose is to spin the serpentine belt. It also helps to absorb some of the engine vibrations by the use of rubber element between the crank pulley outer ring and the center of the pulley.