1982 Mercedes Benz 240D (123 Chassis) Engine Oil Pan Service

Removal 1 Drain engine oil. 2 Lift engine hood to 90°position and lock left-hand latch (arrow). 3 On engine 617, remove adapter at air cleaner (arrow). On models with oil bath air cleaners, release and remove rubber gaiter from throttle body. 4 If model features uprated engine, also remove longitudinal control spindle. Unhook control rods for this purpose. Withdraw retainer (arrow) and force longitudinal control spindle in aft direction. 5 Unscrew clip attaching oil dipstick guide tube to power steering pump bracket and crankcase. 6 On models with power steering, draw fluid off reservoir and unscrew return line at steering. 7 Release and remove V-belt of Delco refrigeration compressor. Unscrew refrigeration compressor and bracket. To do so, unscrew bolts (1-4) and release clamp (arrow) holding air-cooled oil cooler lines. 8 Unscrew engine shock absorber at cross member and bracket for upper transverse link (arrow). 9 Lift up retainer (30) at front engine stop, swing away to one side and remove adjusting screw (31). 10 On vehicles with automatic transmissions, unscrew gear oil cooler lines at cooler and at clutch casing.

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