Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 481

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 481

 

 

Shown on vehicle with floating caliper  

Fig. 56: Identifying Steering Knuckle Components 

 

 

Remove/Install

 

 

 

Notes on self-locking nuts 
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-
0001-01A
 

1

Remove front wheels

 

 

 

Remove/install wheels, 
rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-
4050GH
 

2

Detach collar nut (65a) 
from front axle shaft

 Installation: Replace collar nut (65a)

 

 

*BA33.30-P-
1001-02B

3

Unclip cables for speed 
sensor and brake lining 
wear indicator from guides

 Installation: Pay attention to correct line routing.  

4

Remove brake disc

 Model 163.113 up to VIN A289564, X754619, 

model 163.154 up to VIN A289564, 163.136, 
models 163.154 /157 with USA version, code 494a

AR42.10-P-
0220GH
 

 Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620, 

model 163.154 as of FIN A289565, 
163.128 /172 /174 /175, models 163.154 /157 except 
USA version, code 494a

AR42.10-P-
0220GI
 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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 Wheel location, hub 

5

Remove rpm sensor with 
bracket from steering 
knuckle

 

AR42.30-P-
0712GH
 

6

Detach tie rod (10) from 
steering knuckle

 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and 

damage.

AR46.40-P-
0200-02C
 

 

*BA46.40-P-
1001-01C

 Thrust piece

Fig. 16

 Puller

Fig. 58

7

Press out follower joint 
from upper transverse 
control arm (6) using puller

 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and 

damage.

AR33.20-P-
0500-01GH

 

*BA33.20-P-
1001-01D

 Thrust piece

Fig. 45

 Support

Fig. 46

 Press

Fig. 47

8

Press front axle shaft out of 
front axle shaft flange

 

AR33.30-P-
0620-04GH

 Extraction and insertion tool

Fig. 18

9

Press supporting joint off 
lower wishbone

 Secure steering knuckle to prevent it from falling 

down, in order to rule out damage to the steering 
knuckle 

 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and 

damage.

AR33.20-P-
0440-02GH

 

*BA33.20-P-
1002-01D

 Thrust piece

Fig. 16

10

Remove steering knuckle 
(5) forwards

 

 

 

Check 

 

 

11

Check supporting joint

 

 

 

Inspect front axle joint for 
play, inspect rubber boots

AP33.20-P-
3353GH

12

Install in the reverse order

 

 

13.1

Perform chassis alignment 
check

 After installation of new parts.

AR40.20-P-
0200GH
 

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA33.20-P-1001-01D Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Nm 50
BA33.20-P-1002-01D Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle

Nm 85

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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 Front axle shaft 

 Track rod 

Fig. 57: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00) 

Fig. 58: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00) 

Fig. 59: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA33.30-P-1001-02B

Nut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange

Nm 490

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA46.40-P-1001-01C

Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Nm 55

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 60: Identifying Support (163 589 01 43 00) 

Fig. 61: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00) 

Fig. 62: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00) 

CHECKING FRICTION TORQUE OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS - AR33.30-P-0470-04GH 

Fig. 63: Identifying Connection Piece (100 589 02 59 00)

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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