Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 476

Fig. 15: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (000 589 75 03 00)

Fig. 16: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)

Fig. 17: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)

Fig. 18: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

PRESSING OUT AND PULLING IN FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE - AR33.20-P-0315-01GI

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

Fig. 19: Identifying Extraction Tool (202 589 04 43 00)

Fig. 20: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (140 589 08 43 00)

Pulling out front axle shaft flange

1. Press out front shaft flange (9) with extractor components and a suitable punch (010x) along with a

stationary hydraulic press.

The diameter of the punch (010x) should be approximately 2 mm less than the diameter of the front

shaft flange (refer to section).

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

Fig. 21: Pressing Out Front Axle Shaft Flange

Pulling in front axle shaft flange

2. Use installation tool to pull front shaft flange (9) into dual tapered ball bearing (9n).

Ensure that the thrust washer (small, Part 03) (08c) is securely seated against the bearing's inside race during

the insertion process (arrow).

Fig. 22: Cross Sectional View Of Front Axle Shaft Flange & Puller

PULLING DOUBLE-ROW ANGULAR BALL BEARING OUT AND IN - AR33.20-P-0315-03GH

Fig. 23: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (140 589 08 43 00)

Pulling out angular ball bearing

1. Use extraction and installation tool

to pull the dual tapered ball bearing (9n) from the wheel carrier,

remove the bearing.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

Fig. 24: Cross Section View Of Pulling Out Dual Tapered Ball Bearing

Pulling in angular ball bearing

2. Use extraction and installation tool

to pull the dual tapered ball bearing into the wheel carrier,

continuing until it is firmly seated (arrow).

Fig. 25: Cross Section View Of Dual Tapered Ball Bearing & Sleeve

PULLING INNER BEARING RACE OFF FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE - AR33.20-P-0315-04GH

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis