Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 444

Shown on engine 112.942  

Fig. 45: Identifying Torque Converter - Shown On Engine 112.942 

Shown on engine 112.942  

Fig. 46: Identifying Starter Ring Gear - Shown On Engine 112.942 

Shown on engine 112.942  

 

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Fig. 47: Identifying Transmission Support - Shown On Engine 112.942 

Modification notes 

13.1.06 Bolt, torque converter to drive plate

Transmission 722.6

*BA27.20-P-1002-01C

 

 

Remove/install

 

 

 

Risk of death caused 
by vehicle slipping 
or toppling off the 
lifting platform.

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-
01A 

 

Notes on self-locking 
nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-
01A 

 

 

 External Torx set

Fig. 49

 Torx bit set

Fig. 48

 

 

 6 mm socket hexagon

*WH58.30-Z-
1001-06A

 7 mm socket hexagon

*WH58.30-Z-
1002-06A

1

Remove engine trim 
panel

 

 

2 

 

Inspect both rear 
engine lifting eyes 
for marking 
 

 Engine suspension lugs without 

identification must be replaced.

 

 

Rear lifting eyes of 
engine reinforced

BT01.00-P-0001-01A

 

Risk of explosion 
caused by 
oxyhydrogen gas. 
Risk of poisoning 
and caustic burns 
caused by 

No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear 
acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. 
Only pour battery acid into suitable and 
appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-
01A 

 

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swallowing battery 
acid. Risk of injury 
caused by burns to 
skin and eyes from 
battery acid or when 
handling damaged 
lead-acid batteries

3

Disconnect battery 
ground cable

 The battery is located in the right of the 

engine compartment.

AR54.10-P-
0003A 

 

Notes on battery

All models

AH54.10-P-0001-
01A 

 

 

 Installation: After connecting, read out 

fault memory, encode radio and normalize 
power windows.

Vehicles with 
stationary heater: 
adjust time 
display on 
stationary heater.

4.1

Remove air guide 
(23)

 Engine 113.942 only.

 

 

Risk of injury to 
skin and eyes caused 
by scalding from 
contact with hot 
coolant spray. Risk 
of poisoning caused 
by swallowing 
coolant.

Do not open cooling system unless coolant 
temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly 
and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant 
into beverage containers. 
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and 
safety glasses.

AS20.00-Z-0001-
01A 

5

Drain coolant from 
radiator

 Remove coolant pump line --> (16) from 

coolant pump.

AR20.00-P-
1142HA 

6

Drain and collect 
engine oil

 

*BA01.45-P-
1003-01B

 

*BF18.00-P-
1001-01H

7.1

Remove viscous fan 
(1)

All except model 163.174 with engine 113.981 
and 163.175 with engine 113.965. 

 Right-hand thread!

AR20.40-P-
5660C 

8.1

Remove fan shroud 
(2).

 Unscrew bolts at bottom of fan shroud

 

8.2

Remove electric fan

 Only model 163.174 with engine 113.981 

and 163.175 with engine 113.965.

AR20.40-P-
5000GH 

9

Attach guard plate 
for radiator / 
condenser

 

 

 

Guard plate for 
radiator / condenser

Engine 606 in MODEL 124, 
Engine 606.961 in MODEL 140, 
Engine 112, 113, 604, 605, 611.960 in MODEL 

WF58.50-P-0110-
01A

 

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202, 
Engine 602.983, 612.966 in MODEL 461, 
Engine 628.962, 612.965, 606.964, 112.945, 
113.962 /982 in MODEL 463, 
Engine 111, 112, 611.962, 612.962 in model 
203, 
Engine 112, 113, 611.961, 612.961, 613.961 in 
MODEL 210, 
Engine 112 in model 170, 
Engine 112 in MODEL 220, 
Engine 113 in MODEL 211, 215,220, 
Engine 112 in MODEL 208, 
Engine 112, 113, 612.963, 628.963 in MODEL 
163, 
Engine 112.923/943, 113.961 in MODEL 129, 
Engine 137, 275 in MODEL 215, 220, 
Engine 613.960, 628.960 in MODEL 220, 
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474, 
Engine 271 in model 209, 203, 
Engine 285.950 in model 240.078 /178, 
Engine 612.967 in model 209.316, 
Engine 648 in model 220 
Engine 112.951 in model 
639.601/603 /605 /701 /703 /705 /801 /803 /805 
Engine 646.983 /984 in model 
639. /605 /701 /703/705/801 /803/805 
Engine 646.982 in model 
639.601 /603 /605 /701 /703 /705

10

Remove expansion 
reservoir (13)

 

 

11

Remove air filter 
housing (7).

 

 

12

Remove resonance 
tube (8) and 
resonance unit (9)

 Separate plug connection of hot film mass 

air flow sensor (HFM) for this step and unbolt 
resonance pipe at cylinder head cover. 

 The resonance pipe is attached at rear at 

intake manifold with a plastic plate. 

 Do not damage plastic strap.

 

Engine 112.942/970.

AR07.07-P-
1454A 

Engine 113.942/965/981.

AR07.07-P-
1454MV 

13

Remove coolant 
pump line(15)from 
coolant pump.

 

 

14

Remove thermostat   

 

 

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