Wheel

Rim size 9.00 - 22.5

Tyre size 315/70 R 22.5
ACTROS EGINE MODEL
Engine
Type OM 501 LA
Capacity (cc) 11946
Configuration V6
Injection system Unit Pump System (UPS)
Version Euro 2
Max. power (HP/rpm) 394/1800
Max. torsion (Nm/rpm) 1850/1080
Transmission
Type Manual Transmission with Telligent Gearshif
Model G210-16/14.2-0.83
Gears 16 speed forward + 2 speed reverse
Steering
Type Integral Power Steering
Turning radius (m) 8
Ability
Max. speed (Km/h) 85 (electronically limited)
Gradeability 43%
Battery
Battery 2 x 12V 165 Ah
Clutch
Clutch Double-plate clutch with 400 mm diameter
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank 400 ltr. Steel
Axles
Front 7.5 t, offset
Rear 13.0 t, crown wheel 233 with differential lock
Axle ration 4,143
Suspension
Front 7.1 t, parabolic springs
Rear 2 x 9.5 t, 4-bags air suspension
Coupling
Coupling Jost JSK 37, H=185 mm, 2" king pin
Brake
Drum brakes on front and rear axle, Dual-circuit full air
brakes, automatic brake adjusting, roll-back prevention,
Main brake Telligent braking system with ABS and ASR, independent
trailer brakes 2-lines
Additional brake Air actuated engine brake with compression valve
Dimension
Wheelbase WB (mm) 3300
Distance between rear axles DRA (mm) 1350
Total length L (mm) 6867
Total width W (mm) 2487
Front overhang FOH (mm) 1440
Rear overhang ROH (mm) 770
Chassis weights
1st front axle (Kg) 4921
1st rear axle (Kg) 1796
2nd rear axle (Kg) 1796
Total vehicle weight (Kg) 8513
GVW (Kg) 26000
GCW (Kg) 40000
anufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Type OM 501 LA (EuroMot 3B)
Model diesel engine, cylinder layout V, 90° electronic
control
Charging turbo compressor with air-air exchanger
Turbo compressor fixed geometry and waste gate
Combustion 4-stroke diesel with direct injection
Injection high-pressure -injection pumps in central
arrangement, magnetic valve control
Cooling closed loop liquid cooling
Valves 2 inlet valves, 2 outlet valves per cylinder
Number of cylinders 6 in V arrangement
Injection sequence 1-4-2-5-3-6
Rated power 320 kW at 1800/min
Max. torque 2100 Nm at 1300/min
Idling speed, standard 700/min
Max. speed Work Engine 1900/min, Drive Engine 2100/min
Weight 885 kg (dry)
Coolant volume 16.5 l (in the engine)
Engine oil volume min. 22 l, max. 28 l; with filter: min. 26 l, max. 32 l

Fuel DIN EN 590; FAME: DIN EN 12214

Catalytic reduction additive AdBlue, DIN 70070; ISO 22241
Fuel consumption 205 g/kWh at full load
upes Service point/task Interval
General condition
Leak check¹ engines 500 h/12 months
lines and hoses on the engine 500 h/12 months
intake hose between air filter and engine 500 h/12 months
cooling and heating system 500 h/12 months
Lubrication system
Engine oil oil change and filter change 500 h/24 months
Fuel system
Fuel pre-filter cleaning the filter cartridge 1000 h/24 months

Fuel filter filter change 1000 h/24 months

Pre-filter with water separator changing the filter element 1000 h/24 months

Control
Valve clearance adjusting valve clearance 1000 h/24 months²

Cooling system
Coolant change 2000 h/48 months
Groupes Component [Nm]
Engine housing screw: cylinder head cap on cylinder head 20
screw: oil pan light alloy on cylinder crank housing 55
screw: alternator support on cylinder crank housing 160
screw: multi-V belt tensioning device – M 10 50
screw: multi-V belt tensioning device – M 18 105
Fuel system injection line on pressure pipe muff or unit pump 35
hollow head screws for fuel lines – M 16 × 1.5 50
hollow head screws for fuel lines – M 8 × 1 15
cover on fuel filter housing 25
Starter/alternator starter on control housing 80
Alternator support on cylinder crank housing 160
Lubricant circuit oil drain plug on oil pan light alloy – M 20 × 1.5 60
oil drain plug on oil pan light alloy – M 26 × 1.5 80
oil filter/oil cooler on cylinder crank housing 50
oil filter cover on oil separator 40
screw: cover on oil separator 6
Cooling circuit coolant line with thermostatic valve on water pump 25
water pump on cylinder crank housing 30
belt pulley on hub of water pump 25
Valve adjustment counter nut on set screw of tilting levers 50
 1. Open the engine Bowling or (FM) open the maintenance gate (radiator grill) of the driver’s cab.
2. Unscrew the cap for the expansion tank slowly by about half a turn to release the pressure.
3. Remove the cap completely; The coolant has to reach the lower inner edge of the filler neck.
4. Set the heating to maximum temperature.
5. Refill coolant if required; Observe the specifications for operating materials.
6. Replace the cap for the expansion tank and close it fully.
7. Let the engine run for 2–3 minutes at different speeds.
8. Check the coolant level again and refill coolant if required.
9. Close the expansion tank.
1. nscrew the cap for the cooling system slowly by about half a turn to release the pressure.
2. Remove the cap completely.
3. Open the control valve of the heating.
4. Attach the outlet hose to the drain neck of the radiator.

5. Cover the lines etc. underneath the coolant drain plug and place a sufficiently large container underneath.

6. Open the drain and let the coolant run off; Clear any drain openings that are possibly blocked by
sediment.
7. Insert the coolant drain plug to the engine again, using a new seal.
8. Screw in other drain plugs using new seals.

Filling coolant
1. Start the engine and let it run at different speeds for approx. 1 minute.
2. Refill coolant with the appropriate formula to the lower (inner) edge of the filler neck.
3. Switch off the engine and close the expansion cylinder.
1. Open the water drain and the bleeder screws of the pre-filter and
collect the draining water-diesel mixture in a container.

2. Remove the filter housing 2.

3. Remove the water separator 3 from the filter housing 2 and clean
or replace it.

4. Reassemble the filter in reverse order. Use the new gaskets.

Screw the filter housing firmly onto the filter head 2 by hand.

5. Close the water outlet and fill the filter using the hand pump 1.
Close the drain plug.
6. Let the engine run for about 1 minute (automatic bleeding of
residual air in the fuel system). If the engine dies or does not start
the system has to be bled manually.

7. Check the fuel system for tightness while the engine is running.
1. Belt pulley for water pump
2. Belt pulley for crank shaft
3. Tension roller
4. Alternator
5. Refrigerant condenser

1. Attach the flywheel tool (special

tool Mercedes-Benz 904 589 04
63 00) to the inspection hole of
the flywheel housing.

2. Use chalk to make a starting

mark on the belt.
3. Check the condition of the
multi-V belt section by section.
Check the multi-V belt section by
section using the flywheel tool
until you have reached the mark
again.

4. Remove the flywheel tool.

5. Screw the cover cap of the
inspection hole back onto the
flywheel housing (25 Nm).
Valve clearance
Inlet valve 0,40 mm
Outlet valve 0,60 mm

Only adjust valve clearance when the engine is cold. Even if the engine has only been operated for a short period of time at least 30 minutes m

1. Remove the cylinder head caps:

Remove the screws 2 of the cylinder head cap 1.

Remove the cylinder head caps; Proceed in reverse order to replace the cylinder head
caps.
2. Unscrew the cover for the inspection hole on the flywheel housing.

3. Attach the engine rotating tool Nr. 904 589 04 63 00 (special tool) to the inspection hole.

Adjusting valve play

Adjust the valves to 2 different crank shaft positions.
Adjustment plan for valve clearance (I = inlet valve, O = outlet valve)
Cylinder Nr. (OM 501 LA, 6-Zylinder) 1
Valve overlap 5th cylinder I/O
Valve overlap 1st cylinder –
1. Use the engine rotating tool to rotate the flywheel until the 5th cylinder is at overlap
TDC (1st cylinder on ignition TDC). Then rotate the 1st cylinder to overlap-TDC (5th
cylinder on ignition TDC).
2. Adjust the valves according to the table above.
3. To adjust valve clearance release the locknut 2; adjust the clearance by turning the set
screw 1.

4. Measure valve clearance between tilting lever and valve bridge using a feeler gage
(arrow). You have to be able to pull the feeler gage through with slight resistance.

5. Tighten the locknut 2 again ( 50 Nm).

6. Check the valve clearance again and correct it if required.
period of time at least 30 minutes must have passed since the engine was switched off. Clean sooty cylinder head caps before removing.

2 3 4 5 6
O I O – I
I O I I/O O
s before removing.