1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 steering

Fig. 52: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
REMOVE/INSTALL LOWER WI SHBONE - AR33.20-P-0510GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 53: Identifying Lower Wishbone Components


Remove/Install
Notes on self-locking nuts and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-
0001-01A
1Remove front springs AR32.20-P-
0200GH
2Remove steering knuckle AR33.25-P-
0400GH

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1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis
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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 STEERING KNUCKLE - AR33.25-P-0400GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Remove
1Remove lower control arm AR33.20-P-
0510GH
2Use thrust fitting (012n) to press rubber bushing (4k)
from lower control arm Extraction and
insertion toolFig. 55
Install
3
Place rubber bushing (4k) in tapered sleeve (012p) and
use thrust fitting (012n) to press it into the center of the
lower control arm Coat rubber mount
with liquid lubricant.*BR00.45-Z-
1010-06A
Extraction and
insertion toolFig. 55
4Install lower control arm AR33.20-P-
0510GH
NumberDesignationOrder number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06AAntifriction agentA 000 989 03 67

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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 wheels


Remove/install wheels,
rotate if necessaryAP40.10-P-
4050GH
2Detach collar nut (65a)
from front axle shaft Installation: Replace collar nut (65a)
*BA33.30-P-
1001-02B
3
Unclip cables for speed
sensor and brake lining
wear indicator from guides
Installation: Pay attention to correct line routing.
4Remove brake disc
Model 163.113 up to VIN A289564, X754619,
model 163.154 up to VIN A289564, 163.136,
models 163.154 /157 with USA version, code 494aAR42.10-P-
0220GH
Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620,
model 163.154 as of FIN A289565,
163.128 /172 /174 /175, models 163.154 /157 except
USA version, code 494a
AR42.10-P-
0220GI

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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.AR46.40-P-
0200-02C
*BA46.40-P-
1001-01C
Thrust pieceFig. 16
PullerFig. 58
7
Press out follower joint
from upper transverse
control arm (6) using puller
Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and
damage.AR33.20-P-
0500-01GH
*BA33.20-P-
1001-01D
Thrust pieceFig. 45
SupportFig. 46
PressFig. 47
8Press front axle shaft out of
front axle shaft flange AR33.30-P-
0620-04GH
Extraction and insertion toolFig. 18
9Press supporting joint off
lower wishbone
Secure steering knuckle to prevent it from falling
down, in order to rule out damage to the steering
knuckle
Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and
damage.
AR33.20-P-
0440-02GH
*BA33.20-P-
1002-01D
Thrust pieceFig. 16
10Remove steering knuckle
(5) forwards
Check
11Check supporting joint


Inspect front axle joint for
play, inspect rubber bootsAP33.20-P-
3353GH
12Install in the reverse order
13.1Perform chassis alignment
check After installation of new parts.AR40.20-P-
0200GH
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.20-P-1001-01DSelf-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckleNm50
BA33.20-P-1002-01DSelf-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckleNm85

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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)
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.30-P-1001-02BNut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flangeNm490
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA46.40-P-1001-01CSelf-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckleNm55

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Wheel location, hub
Front final-drive unit
Propeller shaft of front axle gear
Front axle gear
Thrust pieceFig. 45
SupportFig. 46
PressFig. 47
5Remove lower engine compartment
panelingModel 163.157 /172 /174 /175AR61.20-P-
1105GH
Model 163.113 /128AR94.30-P-
5400GH
6Press left and right front axle shafts out
of front axle gear Do not damage shield.
Suspend steering knuckle with
wire.

7Disconnect vent hose from front axle
gear
8Remove bolts (14a) *BA33.30-P-
1001-03B
9Remove front axle gear (14).
10Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.20-P-1001-01DSelf-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckleNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.30-P-1001-03BBolt securing front axle gear to front axle carrierNm135
BA33.30-P-1002-03BOil filler screw, front axle gearNm50
BA33.30-P-1003-03BOil drain screw, front axle gearNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA41.20-P-1001-01ASelf-locking bolt of propeller shaft to front-axle gear flangeNm40
Number Designation Model 163
BF33.30-P-1001-
03BFilling capacityFront axle gearLiters1.2
Specifications for Operating
FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0235-
07B

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Wheel location, hub
Front axle gear
Fig. 82: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)

Fig. 83: Identifying Base (163 589 01 43 00)
4Lever front axle shaft out of
front axle transmission Do not damage shield.
5Press out radial shaft sealing
ring (14e) using a suitable tool Installation: Drive in radial shaft seal using
drift (094). Install new radial shaft seal and coat
lip with universal hypoid gear oil.

Universal hypoid gear oils
(SAE 85 W-90) BB00.40-P-
0235-07A
DriftFig. 85
6Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.20-P-1001-01DSelf-locking nut, upper wishbone foll ower joint to steering knuckleNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BF33.30-P-1001-
03BFilling capacityFront axle gearLiters1.2
Specifications for
Operating FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0235-
07B

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Wheel location, hub
Remove/install wheels,
rotate if necessary AP40.10-P-
4050GH
2
Detach hexagon collared
nut (65a) from front axle
shaft Replace hexagon nut with collar
*BA33.30-P-
1001-02B
3Remove front axle brake
caliper
Hang the floating / fixed caliper to one side with a
hook to relieve the strain on the brake hose.
Leave brake hose connected.

Model 163.136, model 163.113 up to VIN A289564,
X754619, model 163.154 up to VIN A289564, model
163.154 /157 only with US version, code 494a.AR42.10-P-
0070GH
Model 163.128 /172 /174 /175, model 163.113 as of
VIN A289565, X754620, model 163.154 as of VIN
A289565, model 163.154 /157 except US version,
code 494a.
AR42.10-P-
0070GI
4Detach track rod from
steering knuckle
Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and
damage.AR46.40-P-
0200-02C
*BA46.40-P-
1001-01C
Thrust pieceFig. 16
PullerFig. 17
5
Press follower joint out of
upper transverse control
arm using puller
Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damageAR33.20-P-
0500-01GH
*BA33.20-P-
1001-01D
Thrust pieceFig. 45
SupportFig. 46
PressFig. 47
6
Press front axle shaft (65)
out of front axle shaft
flange Hang steering knuckle to one side using wire.AR33.30-P-
0620-04GH
Extraction and installation toolFig. 18
7Lever front axle shaft out
of front axle gear Do not damage shield.
8Remove front axle shaft
(65) Installation: Make sure that the opening in the
circlip (65c) faces downward before inserting into the
front axle gear.

9Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel
163
BA33.20-P-1001-
01DSelf-locking nut, upper transverse control arm follower joint to
steering knuckleNm50

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