Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 487

Fig. 103: Identifying Front Axle Carrier - Retightening Bolts 

 Front axle carrier 

INSPECT FRONT AXLE JOINT FOR PLAY, INSPECT RUBBER BOOTS - AP33.20-P-3353GH 

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

 

Tightening

 

 

 

Lethal injuries are 
possible if vehicle slips off 
of lifting platform

Align vehicle between lifting platform columns and 
position the four hoisting plates beneath the lifting 
platform mounting points specified by the vehicle 
manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-
0010-01A 

1 Place vehicle on lift

2

Torque axle carrier bolts 
(1)

 

*BA33.10-P-
1001-01C

Number

Designation

Model 163 up to 31/08/00

BA33.10-P-1001-01C

Bolt, front axle carrier to frame

Nm 200

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

Fig. 104: Identifying Supporting Joint, Bottom Track Control Arm And Rubber Boots 

Fig. 105: Identifying Supporting Joint, Transverse Control Arm And Dial Gage Holder 

 Remove

 

 

 

Risk of death. Death may result if 
vehicle slips or topples from the 
lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of lifting 
platform and position the four support plates 
below support points specified by vehicle 
manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-
0010-01A 

1

Remove front wheels

 

AP40.10-P-
4050GH 

 

Inspect

 

 

2

Check rubber boot (7f) on 
supporting joint for leakage and 
condition

 Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking 

(e.g. grease flowing out): ?

 

 

Replace supporting joint

AR33.20-P-
0440GH

3

Check rubber boot (8f) on follower 
joint for leakage and condition.

 Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking 

(e.g. grease flowing out): ?

 

 

Replace upper transverse control arm

AR33.20-P-
0500GH

4

Mount dial gage (022) with gage 
stand (015) on the underside of the 
transverse control arm (4) and pre-
tension

 The feeler must be set firmly up against the 

face of the supporting joint dome cap (7) with 
an indicating pretightening of 3mm.

 

5

 Steering angle must not be altered while 

measuring. 

 Determine the amount of play in the 

supporting joint (7) through vertical pulling 

 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

Fig. 106: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (363 589 02 20 00) 

Fig. 107: Identifying Dial Indicator (001 589 53 21 00)

Determine the play in the supporting 
joint (7)

and pushing of the wheel hub. 

 If measurement yields a play > or = 0,4 mm 

the supporting joint (7) must be replaced, refer 
to: ?

 

Replace supporting joint

AR33.20-P-
0440GH

6

Repeat the operation on the other 
side of the vehicle

 

 

 

Install

 

 

7

Remove dial gage and gage stand

 

 

8

Fit front wheels

 

AP40.10-P-
4050GH 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

AR82.62-P-7850GH

Remove/install front door speakers in mirror triangle

17.5.01

MODELS

163.113 #A as of 289565, 

163.113 #X as of 754620, 
163.154 /174 #A as of 289565, 
163.128 /157 /175

P82.62-2232-11

1

Mirror triangle

2

Retaining clamps

3 

Bracket

H4/23

Left front door speaker, mirror triangle

H4/23x1

Left front door speaker connector, mirror triangle

H4/24

Right front door speaker, mirror triangle

H4/24x1

Right front door speaker connector, mirror triangle

  

Remove/install

1

Unclip mirror triangle (1) from door

 Assembly wedge

*110589035900

2

Disconnect left front door speaker connector, 
mirror triangle (H4/23x1) or right front door 
speaker connector, mirror triangle (H4/24x1) 
from left front door speaker, mirror triangle 
(H4/23) or right front door speaker, mirror 
triangle (H4/24)

3

Remove retaining clips (2)

4

Remove speaker from mirror triangle

 Disconnect plug from bracket (3).

5

Install in the reverse order

Assembly wedge

110 589 03 59 00

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