#2003 MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 MANUAL MANUALS#
#2003 MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 MANUAL PDF#
#2003 MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 MANUAL MANUAL#

See photo below.Īll in all, not too bad a job - looks worse on paper. The pinch bolt that goes through the slot in the lower half of the steering coupler needs to pass through a central hollowed-out portion of the splined shaft to lock it in. After a thorough cleaning of the steering coupler and splined shaft with solvent and a brass brush, then applying fresh grease, the coupler slid over easily with just a little pressure needed to seat fully. At this point, I was sweating whether it was going to be near impossible to reinstall the coupler on the shaft, as it's much easier to pry off, than to push on in such cramped quarters.Ĭ) The WIS instructs to remove the S/C intake, but I can confirm it is not necessary on the M271 engine.ĭ) Starter removal exactly as mentioned in C230 Sport Coupe's documentation.Į) Replaced starter with my rebuilt unit in reverse order. Once off, there was a fair amount of old hardened grease that I'm sure was the reason for the difficulty in removal. In my instance, the coupler did not slide off easily, and needed substantial persuasion via a pry bar which I positioned at both the left and right side, alternating force, as not to bind the part on the shaft.

#2003 MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 MANUAL MANUALS#

Now as far as service manuals for working on your car yourself go, youd have to rely on other fellow members of the forum. The Mercedes-Benz Kompressor, a renowned engine option available in various Mercedes-Benz models, including the SLK230, C180, and the C230, has captivated automotive enthusiasts since its introduction in 1998.

#2003 MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 MANUAL PDF#

From there you can download PDF versions of your owners manual, maintenance manual, etc. There's a pinch bolt on the bottom of the coupler that needs to be removed in order to slide the coupler off the splined shaft of the steering rack below. Then once you have signed on to your Owners Online account, click on the link that says 'About My MB'. Because of the tight quarters and the contortions needed, it's difficult, (but not impossible) if working alone.ī) Unlike C230 Sport Coup, I needed to completely remove the steering coupler (top and bottom) in order to remove the starter.

A helper, hopefully with smaller hands is a valuable commodity, as there are several instances of needing to hold nuts in place, while working the head loose on the opposite side of a part.

I'd like to add a couple observations from my experience.Ī) It's very tight quarters in there. Just completed the starter replacement on my son's C230K with the M271 engine.Ĭ230 Sport Coup's DIY was an invaluable reference for this job, with the 'trick' mentioned (item #13 of his PDF attached) to push the upper steering linkage upwards to get the coupler off. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing.

#2003 MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 MANUAL MANUAL#

Click to expand.A reply to a 2010 thread, but felt the need to freshen it up a little for the benefit of those in the future who may need to perform this task. Order Mercedes Benz C230 Repair Manual - Vehicle online today.

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