Alb Lever; Alb Controller; Alb Lever Deflection; Fluid Reservoir Removal - Mercedes-Benz 2005 Sprinter Service Manual

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FLUID RESERVOIR

REMOVAL

(1) Using a suction gun remove as much brake
fluid from the reservoir as possible (Fig. 14).
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector for the
brake fluid level indicator (Fig. 14).
(3) Remove the fluid reservoir (Fig. 14). Seal off
the ends and bore holes with plugs.
Fig. 14 FLUID RESERVOIR
1 - SUCTION GUN
2 - BRAKE FLUID CAP
3 - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR
4 - MASTER CYLINDER
5 - FLUID RESERVOIR

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the fluid reservoir and fill with fluid
(Fig. 14).
(2) Bleed the brake system.
(3) Check the brake system for any leaks.
(4) Reconnect the electrical connector to the brake
fluid level indicator (Fig. 14).

ALB LEVER

REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the retaining clip for the ALB lever
(Fig. 15).
(3) Remove the bolt for the lever at the axle (Fig.
15).
(4) Remove the lever.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lever to the vehicle.
(2) Install the lower mounting bolt to the axle (Fig.
15).
(3) Install the lever to the shock bolt and then
install the clip (Fig. 15).
(4) Check the side deflection of the ALB lever with
a straight edge from Point-A to Point-B as the
graphic shows. Max deflection play of the actuator
rod should be no more than 15 mm (.60 in) (Fig. 15).
(5) Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 15 ALB LEVER DEFLECTION
1 - CLIP
2 - SPRING
3 - LEVER
4 - STRIAGHT EDGE
5 - NUT
6 - POINT -A
7 - POINT - B
8 - SUSPENSION POINT

ALB CONTROLLER

REMOVAL
(1) Install the brake pedal rod to hold the brake
pressure.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the brake lines to the (automatic load-
dependant brake pressure control) ALB controller.
(4) Remove the adjusting nut and the spring from
the ALB controller.
(5) Remove the mounting bolts.
(6) Remove the ALB controller.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the ALB controller to the vehicle.
(2) Install the mounting bolts for the controller.
(3) Install the brake lines. Tighten the lines to 16
N·m (142 in. lbs.)
(4) Install the adjusting rod, nut and spring to the
ALB controller.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Remove the brake pedal hold down rod.
(7) Fill and bleed the brake system (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
BRAKES - BASE 5 - 15

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