Car Engine Repair Mercedes A-Class (W168)

Engine specifications
Petrol engines Model A140 A160 A190 A210 EVO with a short body 168.031 168.033 168.032 168.035 with a long body 168.131 168.133 168.132 168.135 Release date, from-to...

General information about engines
In order to obtain a compact car, Mercedes designers had to take a new path when developing the power plant for A-class cars. The extremely inclined position of the...

Vehicle and engine identification
Using the vehicle identification number (body number), it is possible to determine all the data inherent to the vehicle. Identification number 1 is stamped on the...

Engine — removal and installation
The power plant, together with the transmission, rack and pinion steering gear and auxiliary units, is mounted on the front beam, connected to the body with bolts at...

Cylinder head — removal and installation
Since this procedure requires some experience, only the most important recommendations for a specialist with such experience are presented below. The given procedure for...

Cylinder Head Cover — Removal and Installation
Cars with gasoline engine. Removal 1. Disconnect the intake manifold. 2. Disconnect plug 1 of camshaft position sensor 2 (see illustration). 3. Disconnect the crankcase...

V-belt — removal and installation
6.0 V-belt laying diagram 1 - guide roller 2 - air conditioning compressor pulley 3 - generator belt pulley 4 - V-belt 5 - tension roller 6 - guide roller 7 - belt...

Engine — Start
All engines Cars with manual transmission 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Press the clutch pedal all the way down and hold it in this position. 3. Move the gearshift...

Engine lubrication system
All-season oils are intended for engine lubrication, which eliminates the need for seasonal (summer/winter) oil changes. The basis of all-season oils is low-viscosity...

Oil — circulation
The engines have a circulating lubrication system. The oil pump sucks engine oil from the oil pan through the mesh filter and forces it into the main oil line through...

Oil pressure — check
To check the oil pressure, you will need an oil pressure gauge with an adapter to connect to the chain tensioner hole, as well as a thermometer to measure the...

Oil level sensor — removal and installation
The oil level sensor is installed at the top of the oil pan. Removal 1. Lower the engine on the front axle beam, see the relevant chapter . 2. Disconnect the plug of the...

Oil pan — removal and installation
Cars with gasoline engines. Removal 1. Lower the engine on the front axle beam, see the relevant chapter . 2. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor and secure it to...