1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 wheel alignment

GENERAL NOTES: PASSENGER CARS - AH00.01-Z-0998AZ
MODEL all
Notes on TowingMODEL 461, 463AH00.60-P-0100-
02GA
Overall vehicle
Overall vehicleFG00AH00.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine
Complete engine,
crankcase ventilation,
cylinder head, crankcaseFG01AH01.00-Z-9999AZ
Crank assemblyFG03AH03.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine timingFG05AH05.00-Z-9999AZ
Mixture formationFG07AH07.00-Z-9999AZ
Air intake, superchargingFG09AH09.00-Z-9999AZ
Electrical system - engineFG15AH15.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine lubrication,
engine oil coolingFG18AH18.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine cooling systemFG20AH20.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine suspensionFG22AH22.00-Z-9999AZ
Throttle control, cruise
control systemFG30AH30.00-Z-9999AZ
Fuel systemFG47AH47.00-Z-9999AZ
Exhaust systemFG49AH49.00-Z-9999AZ
Chassis
Manual transmissionFG26AH26.00-Z-9999AZ
Automatic transmissionFG27AH27.00-Z-9999AZ
Frame, trailer operationFG31AH31.00-Z-9999AZ
SuspensionFG32AH32.00-Z-9999AZ
Rear axleFG35AH35.00-Z-9999AZ
Wheels, chassis
alignment checkFG40AH40.00-Z-9999AZ
Brakes - hydraulic and
mechanical systemsFG42AH42.00-Z-9999AZ
Brakes - pneumatic
system and auxiliary
brakesFG43AH43.00-Z-9999AZ
SteeringFG46AH46.00-Z-9999AZ
Electrical system,
equipment and
instrumentsFG54AH54.00-Z-9999AZ

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350
1998-2005 GENINFO Overall vehicle - 163 Chassis
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AR46.20-P-0600GH
Removing and installing rack-and-pinion steering
1.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P46.20-2126-09

Shown on model 163.154 (vehicles

without speed-sensitive power steering)

1
Front axle carrier

10a
Tie rod joint

21
Rubber mount
25d

Nut

25f
Steering coupling shield

30f
Return line

30i
High-pressure expansion hose

80a
Lower steering shaft

23

Rack-and-pinion steering

23a
Bolts

23h
Shim

23i
Shim

25
Steering coupling

Modification notes
10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by

reference to chassis alignment check
Step 16.1

Removing, installing

Danger!

Risk of fatal injury
if the vehicle slips or

topples off the lifting platform
Align vehicle between the columns of the

lifting platform and position the four support

plates
at the lifting platform support points

specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A


Danger!

Risk of injury
with
trapped or crushed

fingers when removing and installing or

aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate and

sliding roof.
When moving components ensure that no

body parts or limbs are in the area of

movement.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1
Open engine hood

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Extract oil from power steering pump supply

reservoir

Hand pump

*210589007100

3
Raise vehicle

4
Remove front axle gear

AR33.30-P-0525GH

5
Press tie rod joints (10a) off steering knuckles


Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.

AR46.40-P-0200-02C


*BA46.40-P-1001-01C

Thrust piece

*140589006300

Puller

*202589023300

6
Turn steering wheel to horizontal position

(front wheels in straight-ahead position)

7
Remove key and engage steering lock

8.1
Unplug speed-sensitive power steering

connector from timing case
On vehicles with speed-sensitive power

steering code 213a

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4 Place fender flare (3) into position on fender
 Align fender flare properly on fender: Flare
should match contours of body.
5 Mark alignment position of fender flare on fender
surface and fender flare
6 Mark attachment clip (2) positions on outer lip of
 Use marks on fender flare for reference.
fender inside wheelhouse
7 Remove adhesive cover from provided anti-
 4 anti- corrosion plates (6) for each fender
corrosion plates (6) and adhere plates to inner lip
flare. Align center of plates to clip position
of fender
marks on outer lip of fender.
8 Peel back 50 mm of cover from adhesive strip
on inside of fender flare (3)
9 Place fender flare (3) into proper position on
 Align fender flare with marks.
fender
10 Peel remaining cover from adhesive strip on

Ensure fender flare remains in proper
inside of fender flare and press fender flare
position.
firmly onto fender
11 Secure fender flare (3) to fender with provided
 4 attachment clips (2). Ensure correct
attachment clips (2)
positioning of clips: align with marks. Ensure
clips attach to pocket on inside of fender flare
and anti- corrosion plate (6) on inner lip of fender.
Clip should NOT touch vehicle paint.
12 Repeat for each fender flare (3)
 Worksteps 3 - 11.
13 Place rear bumper adapter (4) into position on
 Align adapter properly on bumper: Adapter
rear bumper
should match contours of bumper.
14 Mark attachment clip (2) positions on outer lip of
 Use marks on adapter for reference.
rear bumper
15 Remove adhesive cover from provided anti-
 2 anti- corrosion plates (6) for each bumper
corrosion plates (6) and adhere plates to inner lip
adapter. Align center of plates to clip position
of bumper
marks on outer lip of bumper.
16 Peel back 20 mm of cover from adhesive strip
on inside of rear bumper adapter (4)
17 Place rear bumper adapter (4) into proper
position on rear bumper
18 Peel remaining cover from adhesive strip on

Ensure bumper adapter remains in proper
inside of rear bumper adapter (4) and press
position.
adapter firmly onto bumper
19 Secure rear bumper adapter (4) to rear bumper
 2 attachment clips. Ensure clips attach to
with provided attachment clips (2)
pocket on inside of bumper adapter and anti-
corrosion plate (6) on inner lip of bumper.
20 Repeat for other rear bumper adapter (4)
 Worksteps 13 - 19.
21 Place rocker panel adapter (5) into position on
 Align adapter properly on rocker panel
rocker panel cover
cover: Adapter should match contours of cover
and align with bottom edge of fender flare.
22 Mark attachment clip (2) positions on outer lip of
rear
Only for rocker panel adapters. Use
rocker panel cover
marks on adapter for reference.
23 Remove adhesive cover from provided anti-
 Only for rear rocker panel adapters.
corrosion plate (6) and adhere plate to inner lip of
1 anti- corrosion plate (6) for each rocker panel
rocker panel cover
adapter. Align center of plate to clip position
mark on outer lip of rocker panel cover.
24 Peel back 20 mm of cover from each adhesive
strip on inside of rocker panel adapter (5)
25 Place rocker panel adapter (5) into proper
position on rocker panel cover
26 Peel remaining cover from each adhesive strip
 Ensure rocker panel adapter remains in
on inside of rocker panel adapter and press
proper position.
adapter firmly onto rocker panel cover
27 Secure rocker panel adapter (5) to rocker panel
 Only for rear rocker panel adapters. Use
cover with provided attachment clip (2)
mark on adapter for proper placement of
attachment clip in pocket on inside of adapter.
Front rocker panel adapters are NOT secured
with a clip.
28 Repeat for each rocker panel adapter (5)
 Worksteps 21 - 27.
Parts ordering notes
Part no. DesignationQuantity
B6 688 0800 Fender flares, primed1B6 688 0801 Fender flares, black1B6 688 0802 Fender flares, brilliant silver1B6 688 0803 Fender flares, bordeaux red1B6 688 0804 Fender flares, alabaster white1
B6 688 0805 Fender flares, black opal1B6 688 0806 Fender flares, tansanite blue1B6 688 0807 Fender flares, jaspis blue1
B6 688 0808 Fender flares, desert silver1B6 688 0809 Fender flares, andradite green1B6 688 0816 Adapter kit for fender flares, primed1B6 688 0817 Adapter kit for fender flares, black1B6 688 0818 Adapter kit for fender flares, brilliant silver1
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AR46.10-P-0100GHRemoving and installing steering wheel
1.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P46.10-0449-11
P46.10-0450-01 P46.10-0458-01 P46.10-0459-01

Modification notes

10.9.03

Connecting quiescent current retention unit deleted
Step 1

10.9.03
Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by

reference to chassis alignment check
Step 10

Removing, installing

Danger!

Risk of explosion
caused by explosive gas.

Risk of poisoning and caustic burns


caused by swallowing battery electrolyte.
Risk of injury
caused by burns to skin and

eyes from battery acid or when handling

damaged lead-acid batteries
No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and eye

protection. Pour battery electrolyte only into

suitable and appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A


Danger!

Risk of injury
when carrying out test or repair

work on airbag or emergency tensioning

retractor units
Store airbag units with deployment side facing

up; do not expose to temperatures greater

than 100 °C. When working on these units,

disconnect the power supply.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A


Legal provisions concerning handling and

storage of airbag and emergency tensioning

retractor units

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

o

Notes on disposing of airbag and emergency

tensioning retractor units

OS91.00-P-0001-01A

1
Disconnect ground cable from battery


Protect the ground cable to prevent

unintentional contact with the battery ground

terminal.

AR54.10-P-0003A

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

2
Remove airbag unit (120) from steering wheel

(32)

AR91.60-P-0660GH


Instructions for performing repair, body work

and welding on vehicles with airbags and

ETR units

AH91.00-P-0002-01B

3
Unplug connectors (38b, 38c) for horn

4
Turn steering wheel (32) to horizontal position

(front wheels in straight-ahead position)

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5
Remove key and engage steering lock

6
Unscrew bolt (32c)

Hold the steering wheel (32).


Installation:
Replace bolt (32c).


*BA46.10-P-1001-02A

7
Pull off steering wheel (32)

Pass cables carefully through the openings.


Installation:
Align recesses of the splines

in the steering wheel with the markings on the

steering shaft (arrows).

8
Check fanfare horns and airbag clock spring

contact (A45) for damage

The clock spring contact must not be

turned while the steering wheel is removed

otherwise it will be damaged.

Visual inspection, replace clock spring

contact if necessary:

#

Removing and installing clock spring contact

AR46.10-P-0200GH

9
Install in the reverse order

10
Carry out road test

Tests during the road test:

Turn signal canceling:

When the steering wheel is offset by

more than 1 tooth, satisfactory resetting of the

turn signal is no longer guaranteed.

Airbag indicator lamp:

The SRS indicator lamp must not light up

on full steering lock in both directions.

Steering wheel position:

If the steering wheel is crooked, adjust it

by max. 1 tooth. If the difference is greater:

#

Check toe on front axle and adjust if

necessary, see:

#

Performing chassis alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200A

Steering wheel

Number

Designation
Model 163

BA46.10-P-1001-02A
Bolt, steering wheel to steering shaft
Nm
80

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AR46.40-P-0200GH
Removing and installing tie rod
12.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P46.40-0262-12

10
Tie rod

10a
Tie rod joint

10i
Clamping nut

Modification notes
10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by

reference to chassis alignment check
Step 5

Removing, installing

Danger!

Risk of fatal injury
if the vehicle slips or

topples off the lifting platform
Align vehicle between the columns of the

lifting platform and position the four support

plates
at the lifting platform support points

specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Notes on self-locking bolts and nuts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1
Remove front wheel

e

Removing and fitting wheels

AP40.10-P-4050GH

2
Press tie rod joint (10a) off steering knuckle

AR46.40-P-0200-02C

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.


*BA46.40-P-1001-01C

Thrust piece

*140589006300

Puller

*202589023300

3
Slacken clamping nut (10i) and unscrew tie

rod (10)

Counter tie rod (arrow).


Installation:
On vehicles with speed-

sensitive power steering the tie rod is marked

with a "P". These tie rods are approx. 4 mm

shorter.


*BA46.40-P-1002-01C

4
Install in the reverse order

5
Check toe on front axle and adjust if necessary
See:
#

Performing chassis alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200A


Tie rod

Number

Designation
Model 163

BA46.40-P-1001-01C
Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle
Nm
55

BA46.40-P-1002-01C
Clamping nut, tie rod to inner tie rod
Nm
50

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