Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 483

Fig. 69: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00) 

Fig. 70: Identifying Base (163 589 01 43 00) 

Fig. 71: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00) 

REPLACE SHAFT SEAL ON DRIVE PINION - AR33.30-P-0530GH 

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

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 72: Identifying Drive Flange & Hexagon Collar Nut

Fig. 73: Counterholding Drive Flange Using Retainer Wrench 

Fig. 74: Identifying Drift 

Fig. 75: Identifying Radial Sealing Ring 

Modification notes 

8.1.07 Filling capacity, Specifications for Operating Fluids

Model 163 *BF33.30-P-1001-03B

 

 

Remove/install

 

 

Notes on self-locking nuts 

AH00.00-N-

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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 Propeller shaft of front axle gear 

 Front axle gear 

 

and bolts

All models

0001-01A 

1

Unbolt propeller shaft at 
flange on front axle 
transmission

 

*BA41.20-P-
1001-01A

2

Measure and note friction 
torque

 

AR33.30-P-
0470-04GH

 Connection piece

Fig. 63

 Torque meter

Fig. 64

 41 mm socket wrench bit, hexagon, 3/4 inch 

square

 

3

Loosen and remove hexagon 
collar nut (14b)

 Installation: Replace hexagon collar nut and 

locking plate. 
Tighten hexagon collar nut in stages until the 
previously measured friction torque is obtained. 
Secure hexagon collar nut. 

 Counterhold drive flange using retainer wrench 

(092).

 

 Retainer wrench

Fig. 78

4

Detach drive flange (14c)

 

 

5

Press out radial sealing ring 
(14d) using a suitable tool

 Installation: Drive in radial sealing ring using 

drift (093). Replace radial sealing ring and coat lip 
with universal hypoid gear oil:

 

 

Universal hypoid gear oils 
(SAE 85 W-90)

 

BB00.40-P-
0235-07A

 Drift

Fig. 79

6

Install in the reverse order

 

 

7

Check front axle oil level

 

*BF33.30-P-
1001-03B

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA41.20-P-1001-01A

Self-locking bolt of propeller shaft to front-axle gear flange

Nm 40

Number

Designation

Model 163

BF33.30-P-1001-
03B

Filling capacity

Front axle gear

Liters 1.2

Specifications for 
Operating Fluids

Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-

07B

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 76: Identifying Connecting Piece (100 589 02 59 00) 

Fig. 77: Identifying Torque Meter (001 589 49 21 00) 

Fig. 78: Identifying Retainer Wrench (163 589 00 07 00) 

Fig. 79: Identifying Drift (163 589 00 15 00) 

REMOVE/INSTALL RADIAL SHAFT SEAL AT FRONT AXLE GEAR OF FRONT AXLE SHAFT - AR33.30-P-0545GH 

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

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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