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Remove/install starter - AR15.30-P-7100MUB

MODEL 217 with ENGINE 279 

MODEL 222 with ENGINE 277, 279 

Fig 1: Starter Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
G11132081Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Starter Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
G11132082Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Detach ground line from battery   AR54.10-P-0003LF
NOTES Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2 Unfasten front exhaust system on exhaust manifold   AR49.10-P-7100LF
3 Unscrew nuts (2)    
4 Remove screw/bolt (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, starter to crankcase *BA15.30-P-1003-01J 
5 Remove heat shield (3)    
6 Detach contact protection (4)    
7 Detach electrical line circuit 30 (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, connection for terminal designation 30 *BA15.30-P-1001-01J 
8 Detach electrical line circuit 50 (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, connection for terminal designation 50 *BA15.30-P-1002-01J 
9 Detach wiring harness (7) from starter (8)    
10 Remove screw/bolt (9) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, starter to crankcase *BA15.30-P-1003-01J 
11 Remove starter (8) from below    
INSPECT Check     
12 Check ring gear at the drive plate for wear and damage IMPORTANT To do this turn engine at the center bolt of the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation.
If there are problems:

Replace drive plate.
AR03.30-P-8001MUB
13 Install in the reverse order    
14 Read out fault memory and clear    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
DANGER Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
15 Carry out an engine test run and check engine and fuel system for leaktightness    
STARTER

Number Designation ENGINE 277 ENGINE 279
BA15.30-P-1001-01J Nut, connection for terminal designation 30 Nm 15 15
STARTER

Number Designation ENGINE 277 ENGINE 279
BA15.30-P-1002-01J Nut, connection for terminal designation 50 Nm 6 6
STARTER

Number Designation ENGINE 277 ENGINE 279
BA15.30-P-1003-01J Bolt, starter to crankcase Nm 40 40