Mercedes-Benz: engine M272, M273. Manual - part 1

AR05.10-P-7601EW

Replace timing chain

5.2.09

ENGINES 

272, 273 in MODEL 212

P05.10-2238-09

1

Exhaust camshaft

3

Old timing chain

5

Pulse wheel markings

2

Intake camshaft

4

New timing chain

6

Markings on camshaft adjuster

7

Markings on camshaft adjuster

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Removing

 

1

Disconnect battery ground cable

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Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

2

Remove spark plugs
Replace spark plugs

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3

Remove exhaust and intake camshafts (1, 2) 

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at right cylinder head

4

Disconnect old timing chain (3)

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Install

 

5

Draw in new timing chain (4)

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6

Rivet new timing chain (4)

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7

Crank engine at crankshaft in direction of 

See "Check basic position of camshafts with 

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rotation of engine to a  55° crank angle 

front cover installed at cylinder head at a 

before ignition TDC on first cylinder (305° 

55° crankshaft angle before ignition TDC ".

marking on belt pulley)

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 The markings (5) on pulse wheels of 

intake and exhaust camshaft (1, 2) on the 
left cylinder head must be located centrally 
in bores for camshaft Hall sensors. If this is 
not the case, turn engine at crankshaft in 
direction of engine rotation through one 
revolution.

8

Crank engine at crankshaft in its direction of 
rotation through a 95° crank angle to a  40° 
crank angle after ignition TDC  on first 
cylinder

9

Install intake camshaft (1) and exhaust 

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 Markings (6) point upwards and markings 

camshaft (2) on right cylinder head in the 

(7) align with contact surfaces on the 

basic position

cylinder head covers.
See "Check basic position of camshafts with 

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front cover removed at the cylinder head at 
40° crankshaft angle after ignition TDC ".

10

Crank engine at crankshaft in the direction 

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 The markings (5) on pulse wheels of 

of rotation of the engine and check that the 

intake and exhaust camshafts (1, 2) must be 

basic position of the camshafts for an 

located centrally in bores for camshaft Hall 

installed front cover on the cylinder head is 

sensors.

at a  55° crank angle before ignition TDC  
(305° marking on the belt pulley) 

11

Install spark plugs
Replace spark plugs

AP15.10-P-1580EW

 

12

Connect ground cable to battery

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Risk of accident

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by 

Danger!

 caused by vehicle starting 

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off by itself when engine is running.  Risk of  itself.
injury

Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.

 caused by contusions and burns 

during starting procedure or when working 

Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

near the engine as it is running

13

Carry out an engine test run and check 
engine for leaks

Timing chain, chain tensioner

 

Number

Designation

Engine

Engine

272

273

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Bolt for timing chain rivet element 

Nm

32

32

(reference value)

602 589 00 98 00

602 589 02 33 00

602 589 05 63 00

602 589 05 63 01

Case

Chain separating tool

Thrust spindle

Thrust pins

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272 589 03 63 00

272 589 00 39 00

272 589 00 63 00

272 589 01 63 00

Assembly link

Riveting tool

Assembly inserts

Guide

271 589 01 63 00

001 589 65 09 00

Assembly inserts

Wrench socket

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ENGINES 272, 273 in MODEL 212

AP15.10-P-1580EW

Replace spark plugs

3.5.13

ENGINE 

157, 272, 273, 276, 278 in MODEL 212

ENGINE 

157, 276, 278 in MODEL 218

ENGINE 

272, 273, 276, 278 in MODEL 207

Shown on engine 272.983 in model 212.057

01

Spark plug wrench

1

Spark plug connector

3

Ignition coil connector

4

Ignition cable

R4

Spark plugs

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Remove/install

 

 

Risk of death

Danger !

 caused by contact with parts 

 Do not touch parts which conduct high 

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conducting high voltages.

voltages. Persons who have electronic 
implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers) should 
never perform any work on the ignition 
system. 

Risk of injury . Skin or eye injuries may 

Danger !

 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing 

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result when handling hot or glowing objects.

and safety glasses, if necessary. 

Notes on avoiding damage through 

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contamination and foreign objects
Notes on avoiding damage to ignition system

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1

Switch off ignition

2

Open engine hood

3

Remove ignition coils

Model 207 except engine 276, 278

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Model 212 except engine 157, 276, 278

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ENGINE 276, 278 in MODEL 207

AR15.12-P-2003FH

 

ENGINE 157, 276, 278 in MODEL 212, 218

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4

Detach spark plug connectors (1) from spark 
plugs (R4)

ENGINE 272.982/983/984

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Installation: Observe correct assembly of 

 

spark plug connector and ignition coil 
connector (1, 3) and correct routing of 
ignition lines (4).

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  Puller

Check

 

5

Check spark plug connector (1)

Check for damage, deformation and 

 

crack formation, replace if necessary.

6

Check ignition coil plug (3) and ignition lines 

ENGINE 272.982/983/984

(4)

Check for damage, deformation and 

 

crack formation, replace if necessary.

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ENGINE 157, 272, 273, 276, 278 in MODEL 212 ENGINE 157, 276, 278 in MODEL 218 ENGINE 272, 273, 276, 278 in MODEL 207