1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 power steering

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The approved ATF according to Sheet 236.2 correspond to the currently no longer valid GM specification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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Fig. 644: Automatic Transmission Fluid Sheet
3.5 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Sheet 236.6 and 236.7 , for MB automatic transmissions
without regulated torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars and commercial vehicles and buses
(W4B035 only as of major assembly end no. 005733), ZF Ecomat transmissions, Voith-Diwa
transmissions, commercial vehicle and cross-country vehicle power steering systems. If the approved
ATF according to sheet 236.2 are not available, ATF according to sheet 236.6 can be used in
synchronized passenger vehicle manual transmissions, except GL 76/30-5 and GL 275E (the two sports
transmissions always require ATF according to sheet 236.6) as a makeshift measure.
The approved ATF according to Sheet 236.6 and 236.7 correspond to the currently no longer valid GM
specification Dexron II-D. 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.
3.6 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Sheet 236.8 , for ZF Ecomat transmissions, Voith-Diwa
transmissions, MB automatic transmissions in commercial vehicles and buses except W4B035 and MB
automatic transmissions without regulated torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars (only in arctic
climates).
The approved ATF correspond to the no longer valid GM specification Dexron II-E, Allison C4, Voith
lubricant lists G 607 and G 1363 as well as ZF lubricant specifications TE-ML 14.
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), sheet 236.81 , for MB automatic transmissions without controlled
torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars, MB automatic transmissions in commercial vehicles and
buses except W4B 035 as well as ZF Ecomat transmission, Voith-Diwa transmission.
The approved ATF corresponds to the ZF lubricant specifications TE-ML 09, TE-ML 14 and the Voith
lubricant lists G 607 and G 1363.
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Sheet 236.9 , for MB automatic transmissions without regulated
torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars, ZF Ecomat transmissions, Voith-Diwa transmissions,
Allison transmissions.

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211, 220
Manual
steering
L075ZATF •
Power steeringATF •
Manual
transmission
Sheet 236.6
not for
GL76/30-5,
GL275E
up to
transmission
sequence
number 7 340
240
(model 717.4
(Mercedes
transmission ))ATF • o
MB 4 and 5-
gear stage
automatic
transmission
without
controlled
torque
converter
lockup clutch
(WUK)
(models
722.3/4/5)
Sheet 236.8
only for arctic
climateATF• ••o••••
MB 5-gear
stage
automatic
transmission
with
controlled
torque
converter
lockup
clutch (WUK)
for vehicles
with rear-
wheel ATF ••

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Cross-country vehicle, sheets 236.1 to 236.12
SPECIFIED GEAR OILS (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES) -OVERVIEW - BB00.40-P-0231-02A
Transfer case
VG150 E75W-90W •
Model
463.270/27175W-140 •
Major
assemblySAE
gradeSheet No.
236.1236.2236.3236.6236.7236.8236.81236.9236.10236.12
Mechanical
steeringATF •
Power
steeringATF •••
MB manual
transmissionATF • o
MB 4 and
5-gear stage
automatic
transmission
without
controlled
torque
converter
lockup
clutch
(WUK)
(models
722.3/4/5)
Sheet 236.8
only for
arctic
climateATF• ••o••••
MB 5-gear
stage
automatic
transmission
with
controlled
torque
converter
lockup
clutch
(GKUB)
(model
722.6)ATF ••

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This table only serves as an overview!
• Should be used.
o Can be used.
When changing to a different oil:
Change service life factors in the maintenance system (WS) and pay attention to specified maintenance interval
s
1. Only for: G 1/18-5, G 3/50, G 3/60 without MS synchronization
2. Use engine oils as under Sheet 235.12, SAE 30 for common oil circuits with ZF torque converter clutch 4
0
3. Transmissions with oil coolers only.
4. With intarder 5.)
5. Use engine oils as under Sheet 235.27, SAE 30 for common oil circuits with ZF torque converter clutch 4
0
6. Only install W 4 B 035 as of major assembly end no 00 57 33 or modified shift plate. 00 57 33 or fit modi
shift plate.
7. Only for: G 1/18-5, G 3/50, G 3/60 with MS synchronization
8. Only use in exceptional cases! If no synthetic oil in accordance with 235.4 or 235.11 available.
9. For Allison transmissions, it is absolutely essential to observe the application instructions on Sheet 23
1
under point 3.4!
10. Sheet 236.5 only for HT700
Major
assemblySAE
gradeSheet No.
236.1236.12236.123236.5
Sheet
236.1236No.
236.7
236.8236.9236.81236.81
Mechanical
steeringATF •
MB manual
transmission
7.)
G 1/15,
1/17, 1/18
G 2/24, 2/27
G 3/36, 3/40
G 3/50
G 3/60, 3/61
G 3/70
ATF •
MB power
steeringATF •• ••
ZF power
steeringATF •• ••
Hydraulic
fan drive for
auxiliary
radiatorATF ••
MB ATF• ••• •

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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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9
Detach return line (30f) and high-pressure

expansion hose (30i)

Connection fittings or banjo bolts

depending on the version. Seal off line

connections with plugs.


Installation:
Replace sealing rings.


Connection fitting, return line

*BA46.20-P-1001-01D

Connection fitting, high-pressure

expansion hose

*BA46.20-P-1002-01D

Banjo bolt, return line

*BA46.20-P-1004-01D

Banjo bolt, high-pressure expansion hose

*BA46.20-P-1005-01D

Plug

*129589009100

10
Detach nut (25d) and bolt from steering

coupling (25) and pull lower steering shaft

(80a) upwards out of steering coupling (25)

Do not use force as the corrugated tube is

sensitive to lateral forces. Enlarge clamping

groove a little with a screwdriver if necessary.


Installation:
Replace nut (25d).


Installation:
Turn rack-and-pinion

steering to center position and fit steering

coupling.

AR46.20-P-0600-01GH


*BA46.10-P-1001-01D

11
Detach rack-and-pinion steering (23) from

front axle carrier (1) by unscrewing bolts (23a)

The installed position of the shims (23h,

23i) on the right-hand side, between the

rubber mount and the front axle carrier, must

be observed as the shims are of different

thicknesses.


Installation:
Attach rack-and-pinion

steering to front axle carrier.

AR46.20-P-0600-03GH


Assessing condition of steering gear when

repairing accident vehicles

AH46.20-P-9409-01A

12
Check rubber mount (21) of rack-and-pinion

steering mounting for damage
Replace rubber mount if necessary:
#

Removing rubber mounts on rack-and-pinion

steering mounting

AR46.20-P-0600-02GH

13
Install in the reverse order

14
Fill and bleed power steering pump
Engines 112, 113

AR46.30-P-0010B
Engines 111, 612, 628
AR46.30-P-0010P

15
Check steering for function and leaks

There is a grease cushion under the cover
cap. A small amount of escaping grease is to

be regarded as normal and must not be

confused with leakage.

16.1
Check toe on front axle and adjust if necessary
When installing a new rack-and-pinion

steering, see:

#

Performing chassis alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200A


Steering shaft

Number

Designation
Model 163

BA46.10-P-1001-01D
Self-locking nut, steering coupling to steering shaft

and rack-and-pinion steering
Nm
28


Steering gear

Number

Designation
Model 163

BA46.20-P-1001-01D
Screwed connection fitting from return line

to rack-and-pinion steering
Nm
15

BA46.20-P-1002-01D
Screwed connection fitting from high-

pressure expansion hose to rack-and-pinion

steering
Nm
15

BA46.20-P-1003-01D
Bolted connection, rack-and-pinion steering

to front axle carrierNm
50

BA46.20-P-1004-01D
Banjo bolt, return line to rack-and-pinion

steering
Nm
30

BA46.20-P-1005-01D
Banjo bolt, high-pressure expansion hose to

rack-and-pinion steering
Nm
30

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AR20.20-P-3865HC
Remove/install the radiator
5.6.97

ENGINE
112.942 in MODEL 163.154

ENGINE
112.970 in MODEL 163.157

ENGINE
113.942 in MODEL 163.172

ENGINE
113.965 in MODEL 163.175

ENGINE
113.981 in MODEL 163.174

P20.20-2017-09

Shown on Model 163.154 with Engine 112

1
Viscous fan

2
Plate clamps of fan shroud

3
Fan shroud

4
Coolant line

5
Coolant line to expansion reservoir

6
Coolant line

7
Headlamps
17

Air deflector plate

18
Oil line (return line radiator

!
expansion

reservoir of power steering pump)

19
Oil line (feed line steering gear

!

radiator)

20
Fasteners

21
Damper rubber

8

Radiator crossmember

9
Rubber seal of radiator

10
ATF lines

11
Fan grille

12
Air guides

13
Clamps of air guides

14
Air conditioning system fluid reservoir

15
Radiator

16
Cover strips

Modification notes
23.3.00

Radiator with integral oil cooler for power steering pump
See step 5 and 16


Remove/install


External torx set

*001589760900


6 mm hexagon socket

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A

7 mm hexagon socket

*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

1.1
Remove air deflector plate (17)

Engine 113.942 only.

Danger!

Risk of injury
to skin and eyes from scalding

due to contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of

poisoning
if coolant is swallowed.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

2
Drain the coolant at the radiator


To drain the coolant, detach coolant line

at the bottom of the radiator or at the coolant

pump.


Installation:
Replace the hose clamps on

the radiator fitting for the coolant hose, as

they could cause damage to the screw/thread. AR20.00-P-1142HA

Hose clamp

*BA20.20-P-1004-01A

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