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OM651 EGR Valve Remove/Install — Model 900 and NCV3 Model 906
Workshop-style 34-step remove-and-install procedure for the OM651 exhaust gas recirculation positioner (Y27/15) with bypass flap on Sprinter Model 900 and NCV3 Model 906. Covers coolant drain, EGR cooler and charge-air-distributor removal for access, fuel-hose disconnection at the high-pressure pump, the ZU7/ZU8 USA/Canada shield variant, and all torque specs.
Drivetrainadvanced180 minutes
Transmission Service (722.6 / 7G-Tronic)
Drain, filter, and refill the 5G or 7G-Tronic automatic transmission on the OM642 NCV3 Sprinter. Service every 60,000 miles to prevent costly failures.
Engineadvanced300 minutes
Water Pump Replacement
Replace the OM642 water pump - a known failure point at 80,000-150,000 miles.
Electricaladvanced180 minutes
Alternator Replacement
Replace the 220A alternator on the OM642 NCV3 Sprinter when the original fails.

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