1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 suspension

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
transverse control arm (67) Counterhold threaded
rod.
*BA32.25-P-1001-03D
Lethal injuries are
possible if vehicle slips off
of lifting platformAlign 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
8Support lower transverse
control arm (67)
9Remove link rod (78f)
between lower transverse
control arm (67) and
torsion bar (77) *BA32.20-P-1001-04F
10Detach lower transverse
control arm (67) from rear
axle carrier Installation: The rear
axle shaft must be
horizontal when
tightening the bolts (67b).
*BA35.20-P-1003-07A
11Lower the lower transverse
control arm (67) carefully,
pull out of guide and swing
downwards
12Press the suspension strut
upwards out of the
transverse control arm (67)
and remove In the event of
stiffness, if necessary
hammer the shock
absorber (75) carefully out
of the lower transverse
control arm (67) using a
plastic-headed mallet.
13Install in the reverse order
Inspect
14Check and correct
headlamp adjustment
Check and correct
headlamp adjustment AP82.10-P-8260GH
NumberDesignationModel Series 163

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis
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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
Vehicles within the Effective Serial Number Range, must have the following work performed during next
scheduled maintenance or service. Install pinch nut to ensure proper tightening torque of rear stabilizer bar
mounting.
Damage code for warranty/goodwill claim: 32 920 07
Fig. 26: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Bar And Pinch Nut

BA32.20-P-1001-04FNut, link rod to torsion
barNm28
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA32.25-P-1001-03DSelf-locking nut, shock
absorber to lower
wishboneNM85
BA32.25-P-1002-03DSelf-locking nut, shock
absorber to frame side
memberNM20
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA35.20-P-1003-07ASelf-locking nut of lower
wishbone to rear axle
carrierNM135
Installation
1Retorque nut (1) on rear stabilizer bar connecting rod bolt*BA32.20-P-1001-04F

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis
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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)*BA32.20-P-1003-04F
4Repeat for opposite side
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA32.20-P-1001-04FNut, connecting rod to
torsion barNM28
BA32.20-P-1003-04FPinch nut, connecting rod
to torsion barNM28
Part no.DesignationQuantity
N910123 008001Pinch Nut1 per side

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AD54.30-P-5000-03A
Directly controlled display instruments

troubleshooting chart IC

Directly controlled display instruments or indicator

lamp/warning message:

D
Outside temperature indicator

D
Fuel gauge

D
Oil pressure gauge (models 129 and 140 only)

D
Left turn signal indicator lamp

D
Right turn signal indicator lamp

D
High beam indicator lamp

D
Fuel reserve indicator lamp

D
Airbag SRS indicator lamp/MIL

D
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (only model 163 except

I )
D
Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator lamp (only brake

fluid direct)

(both functions via CAN on model 163)

D
Low windshield washer fluid level indicator lamp (except

models 163 and 168)
D

Low ECL indicator lamp (except models 163 and 168)

D
Generator charge indicator lamp

D
Seat belt reminder lamp

D
Seat belt/backrest lock reminder lamp

D
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp

D
Hydraulic fluid level indicator lamp (models 202 and 210 only)

D
ADS MIL, suspension

D
Turn signal clicking

D
Seat belt reminder lamp

D
Light reminder lamp

D
Key reminder lamp

D
Soft top reminder lamp (model 170 only)

D
Steering lock warning lamp (

I )

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