1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 steering

Front axle shaft
Track rod
Fig. 89: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)

Fig. 90: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)

Fig. 91: 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, track rod to steering knuckleNm55

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Fig. 104: Identifying Supporting Joint, Bottom Track Control Arm And Rubber Boots
Fig. 105: Identifying Supporting Joint, Transverse Control Arm And Dial Gage Holder

Remove

Risk of death. Death may result if
vehicle slips or topples from the
lifting platform.Align vehicle between columns of lifting
platform and position the four support plates
below support points specified by vehicle
manufacturer.
AS00.00-Z-
0010-01A
1Remove front wheels AP40.10-P-
4050GH
Inspect
2Check rubber boot (7f) on
supporting joint for leakage and
condition Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking
(e.g. grease flowing out): ?
Replace supporting jointAR33.20-P-
0440GH
3Check rubber boot (8f) on follower
joint for leakage and condition.
Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking
(e.g. grease flowing out): ?
Replace upper transverse control armAR33.20-P-
0500GH
4
Mount dial gage (022) with gage
stand (015) on the underside of the
transverse control arm (4) and pre-
tension The feeler must be set firmly up against the
face of the supporting joint dome cap (7) with
an indicating pretightening of 3mm.

5
Steering angle must not be altered while
measuring.
Determine the amount of play in the
supporting joint (7) through vertical pulling


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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

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In areas exposed to particularly high stresses (dampness, scouring), additional safety precautions may however
be required.
The following measures are recommended depending on the application.
Protect repair area using:
Heat-shrinkable tube
Corrugated tube
Wrapping with fabric tape
Spaghetti insulation
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
MODEL SURVEY - GF00.10-P-0025-01I
MAJOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW - GF00.10-P-0025-02I
COMPLETE VEHICLE, MODEL/COMPONENT INSTALLATION SURVEY, BUILD CONDITION - GF00.10-P-0801I
MODEL 163
163.1163.11163.113ML 270 CDI
163.12163.128ML 400 CDI
163.13163.136ML 230
163.15163.154ML 320
163.157ML 350
163.17163.172ML 430
163.174ML 55 AMG
163.175ML 500
Sales
designationModelEngineManual
transmissionAutomatic
transmissionSteering gear
ML 270 CDI163.113612.963716.644722.661-
ML400CDI163.128628.963-722.666
722.673-
ML 230163.136111.977717.461722.660-
ML 320163.154112.942-722.662-
ML 350163.157112.970-722.674-
ML 430163.172113.942-722.663-
ML 55 AMG163.174113.981-722.666-
ML 500163.175113.965-722.666-

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211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221,
230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461
as of 1.4.94, 463
Assessment of damage
in wiring harnessesModel 124, 126, 129, 140,
163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171,
199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210,
211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221,
230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461,
463AH00.19-P-1000-05A
Assessment of airbag
and belt tensioner units
in accident vehiclesModel 129, 202 up to 30.6.93
Model 124, 126, 140AH91.00-P-0006-01A
Assessment of airbag
and belt tensioner units
in accident vehiclesModel 129 as of 1.7.93, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199,
202 as of 1.7.93, 203, 208,
209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219,
220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461 as of 1.4.94, 463,
638, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905,
906, WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6,
WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD4,
XD5, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2,
YD3, YD4, YD5, YD6, YD7AH91.00-P-0006-01B
Notes regarding plug
connections AH00.19-P-1000-06A
Advantages of repairing
wiring harnesses AH00.19-P-1000-03A
Repair methods for
wiring harnesses AH00.19-P-1000-04A
Repair supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
squib wiring harnessModel 124, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215,
216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240,
245, 251, 414, 461 as of
1.4.94, 463
Model 126 with code 291
Airbag for driver and front
passenger (for front passenger
only if driver airbag standard)
Model 126 with code 442
Airbag in steering wheelAR54.18-P-0600A
Repairing wiring
harnessModel 168.031 ## up to
180747 with engine 166.940
Engine wiring harness at body
side
Model 168.033 ## up to AR54.18-P-0100GF

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PERFORMING BASIC PROGRAMMING - AR00.19-P-0200GH
MODEL 163
Remove contacts from 2.5
solder contact coupling
round plug contact AR00.19-P-0120-17A
Remove contacts from
laminated contact system
plug AR00.19-P-0120-20A
Remove contacts from
laminated contact system
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-19A
Remove contacts from
Micro Timer 3 coupling AR00.19-P-0120-06A
Remove contacts from
Siemens ELO plug AR00.19-P-0120-24A
Remove contacts from
Siemens ELO coupling AR00.19-P-0120-23A
Remove contacts from
Multi-Contact-Point-
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-09A
Remove contacts from
mini laminated contact
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-26A
Remove contacts from
mini laminated contact
plug AR00.19-P-0120-27A
Remove contacts from
YAZAKI 1.5 system
coupling461 as of 1.4.94AR00.19-P-0120-28A
Adjusting
1Set time on instrument
cluster See Operating
Instructions
2Set clock of stationary
heater See Operating
Instructions
3Normalize side power
windows See Operating
Instructions
4Activate steering angle
sensor Electronic stability
program (ESP) Code
(472a) as of 1.9.98.
Refer also to operating
instructions.AR46.10-P-0300-01A

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CHECK ALL VISIBLE PARTS FOR SIGNS OF LEAKS AND DAMAGE - AP00.20-P-0053GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
INSPECTING CHASSIS AND LOAD-BEARING BODY PARTS FOR DAMAGE AND CORROSION - AP00.20-P-0090GH
MODEL 163
with Code Z04/Z07
Model 230AP00.20-P-0001L
Model 414AP00.20-L-0001A
Taxi serviceModels 202, 210AP00.20-P-0007A
Model 203AP00.20-P-0007C
Remove
Detach lower engine
compartment panelingModels 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-1105GH
Remove noise
encapsulationModel 163.113/128AR94.30-P-5400GH
Check

2If traces of fluid are noted
(e.g. oil), then determine
and correct the cause (on a
separate work order).
Check for leaksEngine:
Transmission
Transfer case
Front axle
Rear axle
Pressure oil pump
3Check for leaks and fixingShock absorbers,
suspension struts
4Inspect for leaks and
conditionRubber boots of front axle
shafts
5Inspect lines and hoses for
leaks and condition, pay
attention to chafing points
and routingRadiator
Fuel system
Exhaust system
Clutch actuation
Automatic transmission
Power steering
Brake system
Install
Install lower engine
compartment paneling.Models 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-1105GH
Install noise encapsulationModel 163.113/128AR94.30-P-5400GH
1Visual inspectionControl arm mountings and
control arms of front axle

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W4B035.
3.2 Automatic transmission fluids (ATF), sheet 236.2 , for MB passenger car and commercial vehicle
transmissions with non-ferrous metal synchronization except front-wheel drive manual transmissions of
the A-Class (see Section 2.5, Sheet 235.10), Allison transmission, commercial vehicle power steering,
hydraulic fan drive.
The ATF must meet all the requirements of the transmissions with nonferrous metal synchronization.
These include, in particular, wear protection against pitting and seizure as well as a defined friction
coefficient of the synchronizer components that is as constant as possible over the entire service life. As a
hydraulic fluid, the ATF is used for hydraulic power transmission and for protecting the hydraulic
assemblies from wear. The seal compatibility must be ensured with all elastomer materials used.
If the approved ATF are not available, engine oils according to sheet 227.0, SAE 10W or, depending on
the outside temperature, 20W-20 can be used in the above-mentioned synchronized manual transmissions
as a makeshift measure (queries should be directed to the Abt. Betriebstoffe EP/QWB (EP/QWB
Operating Fluids Dept.).
The approved ATF according to Sheet 236.2 correspond to the currently no longer valid GM specification
Type A Suffix A. The kinematic fresh oil viscosity at 100°C must be at least 7.0 mm
2 /s, after shearing
(as per CEC- TLPG 7) at least 6.0 mm
2 s.
3.3 Steering gear oil, sheet 236.3 , for all commercial vehicle steering systems, except vans T0 and T1N,
power steering systems for passenger cars, except
S-Class W220, power pack of the A-Class, and cross-country vehicles, manual steering L 075 Z for
passenger cars and manual steering in cross-country vehicle.
In the S class W220, in the Power-Pack of the A class as well as in the Transporters T0 and T1N as
of/below outside temperatures of 25°C the hydraulic fluids according to sheet 345.0 must be used.
3.4 Automatic transmission fluids (ATF) and/or engine oils, sheet 236.5 , for Allison transmission HAT
700
The oils listed here correspond to the Allison-C4 specification. Allison automatic transmissions in makes
AT 500, MT 600, S1000, S2000, World Transmission MD 3000, HD 4000 must only be filled with the
oils specified in Sheet 236.9 or TES 295.
If prior to starting the vehicle the gear oil temperature is below the critical temperature for the oil used,
then either the gear oil should be prewarmed or the transmission should be warmed up while in neutral.
Automatic transmissions in the model series CLBT 750 must only ever be filled with oils according to
Sheet 236.5. Under extreme operating conditions or for off-road use and/or with outside temperatures
higher than 30°C an engine oil of SAE grade 30 and/or 15W-40 from Sheet 236.5 should be used.
Depending on the outside temperature during vehicle operation, the oils used must be selected from the
followin
g diagram according to their SAE viscosity class and/or Dexron specification:

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