1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  Front axle torsion strut 
 Wheel location, hub 
REPLACE FRONT BEARING OF LOWER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0526GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
3.1
Remove linkage rod for suspension-
con

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Fig. 54: Identifying Lower Wishbone Front Bearing Replacement For Rubber Bushing 
Fig. 55: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (163 589 00 43 00)
 
Repair materials 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEE

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Shown on vehicle with floating caliper  
Fig. 56: Identifying Steering Knuckle Components
 
 
 Remove/Install  
 Notes on self-locking nuts 
and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-
0001-01A 
1Remove front wheel

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  Wheel location, hub 
5
Remove rpm sensor with 
bracket from steering 
knuckle
 AR42.30-P-
0712GH 
6Detach tie rod (10) from 
steering knuckle
 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and 
damage.AR

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  Front axle shaft   
 Track rod    
Fig. 57: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
  
Fig. 58: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
  
Fig. 59: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
Numbe

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Fig. 60: Identifying Support (163 589 01 43 00)  
Fig. 61: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
 
Fig. 62: Identifying Extraction A  nd Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)
 
CHECKING FRICTION TORQUE

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Fig. 64: Identifying Torque Meter (001 589 49 21 00) 
Commercially available tools 
1. Measure and note friction torque using torque meter (040b) and connecting piece on the hexagon collared 
nut. 
Fi

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 1. Clean area around oil fi ller screw (14f).   
2. Remove oil filler screw (14f).  
 The front axle gear is correctly filled when the   oil reaches the lower edge of the filler opening. Top up  
if n