1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 ABS

AR46.40-P-0400GH
Check and replace rubber boot
12.3.97

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

P46.40-0263-12

10i
Clamp nut

11
Boot

11a
Inner clamp nut

11b
Outer clamp

23k
O-ring


Inspect

1
Check bellows (11)

Never check bellows by pressing in or

around the bead, as this leaves behind

damage to the plastic and results in leaks in

the long-term.

Because the seals on the rubber boots

must be absolutely tight and leak-free to

ensure that the steering rack continues to

provide reliable operation, a visual inspection

should be carried out as follows:

D
Raise vehicle at the front axle

D
Extend the bellows by turning the steering

onto left or right lock and in the process

check for damage (cracks, chafing marks

and intrusions) and replace if necessary.


Remove/Install

2
Remove track rod

AR46.40-P-0200GH

3
Unscrew clamping nut (10i)

4
Detach outer clamp (11b)

5
Detach inner clamp (11a)

AR46.40-P-0400-01GH

6
Pull off bellows (11)

7
Replace O-ring (23k)

8
Check steering rack and inner tie rod thrust

joint for corrosion and play

If the rack is already corroded and the

steering has a leak as a result, it is then

necessary to replace the complete rack-and-

pinion steering:

#

Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering
AR46.20-P-0600GH

If axial joint is worn, replace the inner

track rod:

#

Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint

AR46.40-P-0201GH

9
Install in the reverse order

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AR91.12-P-1100GH
Remove and install cover on bottom of rear seat
22.2.00

MODELS
163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,

163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

P91.12-2189-09

Arrows
Pushing directions for releasing

the locating tabs


Remove


Risk of breakage! Carefully press covers off

with a short screwdriver or suitable long

wedges.

1
Remove rear cargo space floor flaps

See Operating Instructions

2Remove rear cover (A)

Pull front outer edges of the cover

upwards in order to release the locating tabs

(1). Press outer locating tabs (2) outwards. In

the center of the cover, press locating tab (3)

to the right and locating tab (4) forwards. In

order to release the locating tabs (5), press

the cover down and remove to the rear.

3
Remove curtain at front 40 % bench

4
Remove outer cover (B) from 40 % bench

Press the cover in and pull upwards at

locating tab (6). Pull outwards at locating tabs

(7, 8). Press the cover forwards in order to

release the locating tab (9). At locating tab

(10), press down with a long wedge between

the covers. Guide the cover past the lateral

curtain.

5
Remove inner cover (C) from 40 % bench

Pull the outer rear corners of the cover up

in order to release the rear locating tabs (11).

In order to release the locating tabs (12),

press the cover forwards and remove to the

front.

6
Remove curtain at front 60 % bench

7
Remove outer cover (D) from 60 % bench

Push locating tab (13) up and turn cover

out and up at locating tab (14). Pull outwards

at locating tabs (15). Press the cover

forwards in order to release the locating tabs

(16). At locating tab (17) press down with a

long wedge between the covers. Guide the

cover past the lateral curtain.

8
Remove inner cover (E) from 60 % bench

Press locating tabs (18) in. Pull the outer

rear corners of the cover up in order to

release the rear locating tabs (19). In order to

release the locating tabs (20), press the cover

forwards, rotate counterclockwise and remove
past the springs towards the rear.


Install

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9
Install inner cover (E) at 60 % bench

Insert cover past the springs from the rear

and rotate into position in a clockwise

direction. Insert locating tabs (19). Press the

front cover down and reset so that locating

tabs (20) engage. Press rear cover down until

locating tabs (18) engage.

10
Install outer cover (D) at 60 % bench

Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.

Insert locating tab (17), push front cover down

and reset so that locating tabs (16) engage.

Press the outer edge of the cover down and

insert lateral locating tabs (15). Raise rear
cover on the inside, press down until locating

tab (14) and rear locating tab (13) engage.

11
Install curtain at front 60 % bench

12
Install inner cover (C) at 40 % bench

Insert cover from the front and insert

locating tabs (11). Press the front cover down

and reset so that locating tabs (12) engage.

13
Install outer cover (B) at 40 % bench
Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.

Insert locating tab (10), push front cover down

and reset so that locating tab (9) engages.

Press the outer edge of the cover down and

insert lateral locating tabs (8). Insert locating

tab (7), push cover down at locating tab (6)

and engage.

14
Install curtain at front 40 % bench

15
Install rear cover (A)

Insert cover from the rear and press down

and forwards so that locating tabs (5) engage.

Press front ends of the cover down, so that

locating tabs (2, 3, 4) engage. Insert locating

tabs (1) into covers (C, E).

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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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TESTING AND REPAIR WORK: PASSENGER CARS: SUSPENSION - AR32.00-Z-9163AA
MODEL 163
CLAMPING REAR SPRING - AR32.20-P-0200-06GH
Fig. 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)
Remove/install front
springMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /17 /175AR32.20-P-
0200GH
Remove/install rear
springMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR32.20-P-
0230GH
Remove/install torsion
bar on front axleMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR32.20-P-
0300GH
Remove/install torsion
bar on rear axleMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR32.20-P-
0315GH
Remove/install front
shock absorberMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR32.25-P-
0105GH
Remove/install rear shock
absorberMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR32.25-P-
0110GH
Checking shock absorberMODEL 129, 140, 163, 164, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 211, 230, 251, 414...AR32.25-P-
0121A
Remove/install rear
spring strutMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR32.25-P-
1016GH
AR32.20-P-
0200-06GH

Clamping rear spring
Risk of injury with trapped or
crushed fingers when working on
springs or spring loaded components
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.
AS00.00-Z-
0001-01A

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Fig. 8: Identifying Rear Spring Components
Remove/Install
Risk of injury with
trapped or crushed
fingers when working on
springs or spring-loaded
componentsUse only approved
tensioning devices;
additionally shield off
hazardous area if
necessary.
Inspect special tools for
damage and proper
operation (visual
inspection).
Wear protective gloves.AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
Notes on self-locking nuts
and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-0001-01A
1Remove spring strut from
rear axle AR32.25-P-1016GH
2Remove shock absorber
from spring strut AR32.25-P-0200-07GH
*BA32.25-P-1003-03D
Spring
compressorFig. 2
Tensioning platesFig. 3
3Unclamp rear spring Installation: ?

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Rear axle shock absorber
Fig. 9: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

Fig. 10: Identifying Tensioning Plates (163 589 00 63 00)

REMOVE/INSTALL TORSION BAR ON FRONT AXLE - AR32.20-P-0300GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Compress rear spring.AR32.20-P-0200-06GH
Spring
compressorFig. 2
Tensioning platesFig. 3
4Install in the reverse order
Testing
5Check and correct
headlamp adjustment
Check and correct
headlamp adjustmentAP82.10-P-8260GH
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA32.25-P-1003-03DSelf-locking nut, shock
absorber to rear springNM30

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Front axle torsion strut
REMOVE/INSTALL TORSION BAR ON REAR AXLE - AR32.20-P-0315GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
1003-02G
4Remove torsion bar (10)
Installation:The torsion bar curvature
must point downwards in the area of the
shock absorber mounting on the
transverse control arm. Center torsion bar.

5Pull rubber mounts (22a, 21a) off torsion
bar Installation: Observe installation
position of rubber mounts.
6.1Remove washers (21i)
Models up to 31.07.98.

Retaining bracket and anti-shift device of
torsion bar modifiedBT32.20-P-
0003-01GH
7Undo and remove slide lock (21k)
Installation: Center the torsion bar
first then tighten the bolts of the anti-shift
device (21k).

*BA32.20-P-
1004-02G
8Remove retaining bracket (21e)
Installation: Observe assignment of
retaining bracket (left and right version).
*BA32.20-P-
1001-02G
9.1Press sleeve (21h) out of retaining bracket
(21e)
Models up to 31.07.98.

Retaining bracket and anti-shift device of
torsion bar modifiedBT32.20-P-
0003-01GH
10Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA32.20-P-1001-02GBolt, retaining bracket to
frameNM100
BA32.20-P-1002-02GBolt, torsion bar to
wishboneNM68
BA32.20-P-1003-02GBolt, retaining bracket to
torsion barNM50
BA32.20-P-1004-02GBolt, torsion bar clampNM15

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