AR01.00-P-1300EWS Check cylinders for leaks 5.2.

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ENGINES 272, 273 in MODEL 212

04 Cylinder leakage tester

1 Cap
2 Coolant expansion reservoir
3 Oil filler cap

P01.10-2556-05

Remove/install
Danger! Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
off by itself when engine is running. Risk of itself.
injury caused by contusions and burns during Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
starting procedure or when working near the Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
engine as it is running
1 Bring engine to operating temperature Only check cylinder for leaks when the
(approx. 80°C) engine is at normal operating temperature.
2 Remove key from ignition lock
Danger! Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by Do not open cooling system unless coolant AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly
Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant
coolant. into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing
and safety glasses.
3 Unscrew cover (1) on expansion reservoir (2)
4 Remove the oil filler cap (3)
5 Remove spark plugs
Replace spark plugs AP15.10-P-1580EW
6 Position piston of cylinder to be checked at Crank engine at crankshaft center bolt in
top dead center with the top dead center direction of rotation of engine.
selector
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7 Connect cylinder leakage testing unit (04) AR01.00-P-1300-01VA
*272589009100
Cylinder leakage tester (pressure loss)
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Checking
8 Pressurize cylinder with compressed air and Cylinder leakage: permissible loss total *BE01.00-P-1001-02Z
read off pressure loss on cylinder leakage indication
testing unit (04)
Cylinder leaktightness: permissible losses at *BE01.00-P-1002-02Z
valves and cylinder head gasket
Cylinder leaktightness: permissible losses at *BE01.00-P-1003-02Z
pistons and piston rings
If the crankshaft rotates:
Install retaining lock for crankshaft. AR03.30-P-5000EWS
9 Check other cylinders in firing order of the Firing order AR01.00-P-1300-03HA
engine
10 Install in the reverse order

Cylinder leakage

Number Designation All

engines

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 BE01.00-P-1001-02Z Cylinder leakage: permissible loss total indication % 25

BE01.00-P-1002-02Z Cylinder leaktightness: permissible losses at valves % 10

and cylinder head gasket

BE01.00-P-1003-02Z Cylinder leaktightness: permissible losses at % 20

pistons and piston rings

001 589 65 09 00 272 589 00 91 00

Wrench socket Threaded adapter

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