1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Test values for shock absorber 
Test values for shock absorber 
REMOVE/INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ON SPRING STRUT - AR32.25-P-0200-07GH 
Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally shield off hazar

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Fig. 20: Identifying Tensioning Plates (163 589 00 63 00) 
1. Pre-equip tensioning device. 
 Insert tensioning plates (01a) into tensioner (01) until they engage. Press pins (arrows) to remove the 
cl

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Fig. 22: Clamping Tensioning Device Horizontal In Vise 
5. 73Rotate rear spring (73)by approx. a quarter of a revolution (counterclockwise) so that the end of the 
rear spring winding is located appro

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  When replacing the rear spring, support bearing or rear spring guide, the markings from the old 
components must be taken over. 
8. Compress rear spring.  
9.  Unscrew nut (73a) of the upper shock ab

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Fig. 25: Identifying Rear Spring Strut Components 
  Remove/Install   
 Notes on self-locking nuts 
and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-0001-01A 
1Remove rear wheels  
 Remove/install wheels, 
rotate if nece

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  Rear axle torsion strut 
seating.
6Remove nuts (75a) from 
top spring strut mounting 
on frame side member *BA32.25-P-1002-03D
7Detach nut (75u) from 
lower suspension strut 
mounting to lower 
trans

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  Rear axle shock absorber 
 Wheel location 
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 
INSTALLING PINCH NUT ON REAR STABILIZER BAR CONNECTING ROD BOLT - SM32.35-P-0001A 
MODEL 163.154 #A as of 000001 up to 014254  
 Veh

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  Rear axle torsion bar 
Parts ordering notes 
2Install pinch nut (2) on top of previously torqued connecting rod bolt nut  
3Counterhold connecting rod bolt nut (1) while torquing pinch nut (2)*BA32.2