Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 485

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 485

 

 

 Wheel location, hub 

 

Remove/install wheels, 
rotate if necessary

 

AP40.10-P-
4050GH
 

2

Detach hexagon collared 
nut (65a) from front axle 
shaft

 Replace hexagon nut with collar

 

 

*BA33.30-P-
1001-02B

3

Remove front axle brake 
caliper

 Hang the floating / fixed caliper to one side with a 

hook to relieve the strain on the brake hose. 

 Leave brake hose connected.

 

Model 163.136, model 163.113 up to VIN A289564, 
X754619, model 163.154 up to VIN A289564, model 
163.154 /157 only with US version, code 494a.

AR42.10-P-
0070GH
 

Model 163.128 /172 /174 /175, model 163.113 as of 
VIN A289565, X754620, model 163.154 as of VIN 
A289565, model 163.154 /157 except US version, 
code 494a.

AR42.10-P-
0070GI
 

4

Detach track rod 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. 17

5

Press follower joint out of 
upper transverse control 
arm 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

6

Press front axle shaft (65) 
out of front axle shaft 
flange

 Hang steering knuckle to one side using wire.

AR33.30-P-
0620-04GH

 Extraction and installation tool

Fig. 18

7

Lever front axle shaft out 
of front axle gear

 Do not damage shield.

 

8

Remove front axle shaft 
(65)

 Installation: Make sure that the opening in the 

circlip (65c) faces downward before inserting into the 
front axle gear.

 

9

Install in the reverse order  

 

Number

Designation

Model 
163

BA33.20-P-1001-
01D

Self-locking nut, upper transverse control arm follower joint to 
steering knuckle

Nm 50

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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 Front axle shaft 

 Track rod 

Fig. 89: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00) 

Fig. 90: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00) 

Fig. 91: 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, track rod to steering knuckle

Nm 55

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 92: Identifying Support (163 589 01 43 00) 

Fig. 93: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00) 

Fig. 94: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00) 

DETACHING AND ATTACHING RUBBER BOOTS AT JOINT - AR33.30-P-0660-01GH 

 Front axle shaft 

Commercially available tools 

Number

Designation

Model 163

BF33.30-P-1001-02C

Filling capacity

Inner joint rubber boot

g 155

Inner joint inner chamber

g

110

BF33.30-P-1002-02C

Filling capacity

Outer joint rubber boot

g 155

Outer joint inner chamber

g

65

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1011-02A

Clamping pliers

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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Removal:  

1.1 Remove hose clamps with tab (37n, 37r and 37k, 37q) using side cutting pliers. 

Shown on outer joint, hose clamp with tab, 1st version  

Fig. 95: Identifying Hose Clamps With Tab - 1St Version 

1.2 Open and remove large hose clamps with tensioning bead (37n, 37k) using pliers (078). Remove 
small hose clamps with tab (37r, 37q) using side cutting pliers.  

2 Pull off rubber boot. 

Shown on outer joint, large hose clamp with tensioning bead, 2nd version.  

Fig. 96: Identifying Large Hose Clamps With Tensioning Bead - 2nd Version 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

  

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