1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 check oil

Fig. 22: Identifying Engine Control System Lubricate Joints
THROTTLE CONTROL - CHECK CONTROL CABLE FOR SMOOTH OPERATION - AP30.10-P-3024GH
ENGINE 612.963 in MODEL 163.113
ENGINE 628.963 in MODEL 163.128
ENGINE 111.977 in MODEL 163.136
ENGINE 112.942 in MODEL 163.154
ENGINE 112.970 in MODEL 163.157
ENGINE 113.942 in MODEL 163.172
ENGINE 113.981 in MODEL 163.174
ENGINE 113.965 in MODEL 163.175
Inspect
1Oil joint areas of throttle control, inspect for
ease of operation and wear Engine oil conforming to Specifications for
Operating Fluids sheet 226.0-228.3
(all except ) and 236.6/7/9 ( )

Inspect
1Slowly depress accelerator with your foot as
far as the stop and release again Pay attention to freedom of
movement. If any jolting is noticeable: ?
Replace accelerator control cable

Remove/install throttle control cable
Model 163.136 with Engine 111.977AR30.10-P-
3400GA
Model 163.113 with Engine
612.963,
Model 163.128 with Engine 628.963,

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2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - 163 Chassis
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Starter is a brush-type, series-wound el ectric motor with an overrunning clutch. Field frame contains field coils
and is enclosed by commutator/drive bushing end frame, which carries pole shoes. A splined armature shaft
carries drive assembly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
If starter is noisy, the cause could be bent or damaged gear tooth chamfers on ring gear. This cannot be seen
with starter installed in ve hicle. Activate starter without switching ignition on. Me tallic noise should not be
heard. If noise is he ard, replace ring gear.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Verify customer complaint by operating system. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical
damage. Check generator belt tension and condition. Ensure that battery voltage is within specifications. Inspect
for blown fuses and damaged relays. For fuse and/or relay identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS
.
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before
attempting any repairs involving steer ing column, instrument panel or
related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (or AIR BAG SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS) and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in
appropriate AIR BAG REST RAINT SYSTEMS article.
NOTE: When the battery is di sconnected, vehicle computer and memory system may
lose data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have
completed a relearn cycle. Radio will not operate until coded. Obtain code card
from customer.
NOTE: The following table identifies mo dels applicable to this article.
ModelChassisEngine Number
ML430 (2001)163.172113.942
ML320 (2001-03)163.154112.942
ML55 AMG (2001-03)163.174113.981
ML500 (2002-04)163.175113.965
ML350 (2003-04)163.157112.970

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AR46.10-P-0200GH
Removing, installing contact spiral
1.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P46.10-0460-01 P46.10-0461-01 P46.10-0399-01


Remove/install

1
Remove steering wheel

Front wheels centered

AR46.10-P-0100GH

2
Only unscrew the mounting screws (32h) until

the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring

contact (A45) can be removed

The fastening bolts also act as protection

against twisting and as an assembly aid.

3
Remove the fanfare horns and airbag clock

spring contact (A45) carefully from the jacket

tube

Installation:
Push on fanfare horns and

airbag clock spring contact (A45) as far as the

stop. In the process the recess must align

with the fixing lug (arrow)

If the clock spring contact twists out of

position, i.e., if the steering joint is removed:

#

Set the clock spring contact to center position

AR46.10-P-0200-01GH

4
Unlock plug and disconnect the connector

(38d) from the fanfare horns and airbag clock

spring contact (A45

5
Check fanfare horns and airbag clock spring

contact (A45) for damage

Visual inspection

Do not use any oil or grease!

The upper (32f) and lower part (32g) of

the clock spring contact are clipped together

and can only be separated by the effect of

high forces or due to defective assembly. If

the spring contact is assembled incorrectly,

carefully unwind and clip the upper and lower

parts together. Be careful not to trap or bend

the spring contact (32e).

6
Install in the reverse order

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION
Suspension - 163 Chassis
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL NOTES ON WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0002-01A
All models with code 216b, 216c, 217a, 480
Fig. 1: Identifying Box Wrench (116 589 00 17 00)

The following instructions should be followed when disconnecting and connecting pressure lines:
Clean contaminated line connections before disconnecting them. Seal disconnected lines and hoses and
connections to components immediately with blind plugs.
Only use open box wrench and special tool when loosening and tightening pressure lines to avoid damage to the
line connections.
Check the component concerned and line connections for leaks after assembly work on the suspension
system.
NOTES ON CHECKING OIL LEVEL ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0003-01A
All models with SA Code 217a/ 480
Observe the following prerequisites when checking the oil level in the oil reservoir:
1. The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.
2. Check the oil level when the vehicle is ready to drive:
Vehicle ready for use with oil and coolant reservoirs filled.
Full fuel tank - compensate for any missing fuel by placing additional weight in trunk.
Spare wheel and vehicle tool kit in vehicle.
Unladen vehicle. Remove any luggage, fuel canisters etc. from the vehicle.
On vehicles with level control /ADS, the oil level in the oil reservoir may fall below the "min." mark
on the oil dipstick when the vehicle is loaded.

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GENERAL NOTES: PASSENGER CARS: SUSPENSION - AH32.00-Z-9999AZ
MODEL all
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION: SUSPENSION - AS32.00-Z-9999ZZ
MODEL all
TESTING AND REPAIR
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 164...AH32.22-P-
1000-02GZ
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 240AH32.22-P-
1000-02H
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 251AH32.22-P-
1000-02RT
Notes on AIRmaticMODEL 221, 216AH32.22-P-
1000-02SX
Notes on checking oil level on
vehicles with level control/ADSMODEL all...AH32.00-P-
0003-01A
Springs; general background
information.MODEL 129, 140, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208,
209, 210, 211, 219, 230...AH32.20-P-
9404-01A
Notes on Active Body Control
suspensionMODEL 215, 216, 220, 221, 230...AH32.50-P-
0001-01N
Notes on AIRmaticMODEL 220 except CODE (487a) Active
body control (ABC)AH32.22-P-
1000-02I
General notes on working on
vehicles with level control/ADSMODEL all...AH32.00-P-
0002-01A
Notes on air suspensionMODEL 211.2 except CODE (489) Airmatic
(semi-active air suspension) MODEL 211.6AH32.22-P-
1000-01T
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 211.0/2, 219 with CODE (489)
Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)AH32.22-P-
1000-02T
Observe removal and installation
position of shock absorber/ADSMODEL 210 with CODE (217a) Level Control
at Rear Axle with ADSAH32.32-P-
0001-01A
General notes on repair work on
vehicles with ADSMODEL 129, 140, 210 with CODE (217a)
Self-levelling suspension on rear axle with
ADSAH32.32-P-
9406-01A
Notes on fitting hydraulic lines and
hosesMODEL 215, 216, 220, 221, 230...AH32.50-P-
0001-02A

Risk of death caused by lowering vehicle when working between wheels
and body. Risk of injury caused by pinching or jamming when working on
the air suspension.MODEL
allAS32.22-Z-
0001-01A

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By workshop: ?
Disposing of shock
absorberModel 129, 140, 170, 202,
208, 210OS32.25-P-0121-01A
Models 163, 164, 251OS32.25-P-0121-01GH
Model 168, 203, 209,
414.700OS32.25-P-0121-01GC
Model 211OS32.25-P-0121-01TX
Model 230
Disposal by scrap
dealer: ?
Notes on scrapping gas-
filled hydraulic
componentsOS00.00-P-1000-01A
2.1Check damper for
external oil leaks Only if the old shock
absorber is to be installed
again
A thin film of oil on the
shock absorber is
permissible.
Dispose of shock
absorber if necessary.
By workshop: ?
Disposing of shock
absorberModel 129, 140, 170, 202,
208, 210OS32.25-P-0121-01A
Models 163, 164, 251OS32.25-P-0121-01GH
Model 168, 203, 209,
414.700OS32.25-P-0121-01GC
Model 211OS32.25-P-0121-01TX
Model 230
Disposal by scrap
dealer: ?
Notes on scrapping gas-
filled hydraulic
componentsOS00.00-P-1000-01A
3.1Check shock absorber for
internal leakage Only if the old shock
absorber is to be installed
again.
This test is not possible
on models 140, 163, 164,
168, 203, 209, 251,
414.700.
The volume of oil in
the shock absorber is
determined by means of

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Test values for shock absorber
the projection length (a) of
the piston rod.
Push in piston rod as
far as it will go. Then hold
vertically so that piston
rod points down, and
measure projection length
(a) of piston rod.
Shock absorber in new
condition:
Shock absorber in used
condition:
Model 129, 170, 202, 208,
210, 211, 230*BE32.25-P-1002-02A
Model 129, 170, 202, 208,
210, 211, 230
If shock absorber exceeds
specified value, dispose of
it:
By workshop: ?*BE32.25-P-1001-02A
Disposing of shock
absorberModel 129, 170, 202, 208,
210OS32.25-P-0121-01A
Model 211OS32.25-P-0121-01TX
Model 230
Disposal by scrap
dealer: ?
Notes on scrapping gas-
filled hydraulic
componentsOS00.00-P-1000-01A
4.1Check rubber mount in
housing eye, replace if
necessary Only on shock
absorbers with rubber
mount in housing eye and
only if the shock absorber
is not replaced.
The rubber mounts
must be seated securely in
the body eye and must not
be cracked or damaged.
If fitted, damaged rubber
mounts can cause
knocking noises.
NumberDesignationModel 129Model 170Model 202
BE32.25-P-1001- Oil reserve check mm0+20+20+2

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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 hazardous area if necessary.
Check special tools for damage and correct operation, (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.
Rear axle shock absorber
Fig. 19: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)
02A(shock absorber
when new)
BE32.25-P-1002-
02AOil reserve check
(shock absorber
when used)mm< or =20< or =20< or =20
NumberDesignationModel 208Model 210Model 211
BE32.25-P-1001-
02AOil reserve check
(shock absorber
when new)mm0+20+20+2
BE32.25-P-1002-
02AOil reserve check
(shock absorber
when used)mm< or =20< or =20< or =20
NumberDesignationModel 230
BE32.25-P-1001-02AOil reserve check (shock
absorber when new)mm0+2
BE32.25-P-1002-02AOil reserve check (shock
absorber when used)mm< or =20
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA32.25-P-1003-03DSelf-locking nut, shock
absorber to rear springNM30

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