Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 821

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 821

 

 

 Steel spring suspension of front axle 

Repair materials 

REMOVE/INSTALL REAR SPRING - AR32.20-P-0230GH 

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

1

Remove, Install 

 

 

 

Risk of fatal accident from 
vehicle slipping or toppling off 
the lift platform 
Jack up vehicle

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

AS00.00-Z-
0010-01A
 

2

Measure spring preload of 
torsion bar spring (16a) using 
caliper gage at bore

 Installation: Restore spring preload.

 

3

Unscrew bolt (16c) and then 
release tension of torsion bar 
spring (16a)

 Installation: regrease bolt (16c). The rubber 

bellows (16i) must be filled with grease.

*BR00.45-Z-
1005-06A

4

Undo bolt (16f) in profile sleeve 
(16e).

 

*BA32.20-P-
1001-01A

5

Slide back profile sleeve (16e).

 

 

6

Remove torsion bar spring 
(16a).

 Installation: The position of the torsion bar 

spring (16a) relative to the clamping lever (16d) 
is indicated (arrow).

 

7

Loosen bolt (16h). Remove end 
cover (16g).

 

*BA32.20-P-
1002-01A

8

Remove torsion bar spring (16a) 
from clamping lever (16d).

 Installation: Grease gearing on torsion bar 

spring. Observe markings.

*BR00.45-Z-
1005-06A

9

Install in the reverse order

 

 

10

Check vehicle level at front and 
rear axles with electronic 
inclinometer and adjust if 
necessary.

 

AR40.20-P-
0301GH
 

11 

 

Check and correct headlamp 
adjust 
Check and correct headlamp 
adjustment

 

AP82.10-P-
8260GH
 

Number 

Designation 

Model 163 

BA32.20-P-1001-01A

Bolt on profile sleeve

NM 23

BA32.20-P-1002-01A

Bolt in end cover

NM approx.23

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1005-06A

Paste

A 000 989 76 51

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 8: Identifying Rear Spring Components 

 

 

Remove/Install 

 

 

 

Risk of injury with 
trapped or crushed 
fingers
 when working on 
springs or spring-loaded 
components

Use only approved 
tensioning devices; 
additionally shield off 
hazardous area if 
necessary. 
Inspect special tools for 
damage and proper 
operation (visual 
inspection). 
Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A 

 

Notes on self-locking nuts 
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A 

1

Remove spring strut from 
rear axle

 

AR32.25-P-1016GH

2

Remove shock absorber 
from spring strut

 

AR32.25-P-0200-07GH

 

 

 

*BA32.25-P-1003-03D

 

 

 Spring 

compressor

Fig. 2

 

 

 Tensioning plates Fig. 3

3

Unclamp rear spring

 Installation: ?

 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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 Rear axle shock absorber 

Fig. 9: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00) 

Fig. 10: Identifying Tensioning Plates (163 589 00 63 00) 

REMOVE/INSTALL TORSION BAR ON FRONT AXLE - AR32.20-P-0300GH 

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

 

 

Compress rear spring.

AR32.20-P-0200-06GH

 

 

 Spring 

compressor

Fig. 2

 

 

 Tensioning plates Fig. 3

4

Install in the reverse order  

 

 

Testing

 

 

5

Check and correct 
headlamp adjustment

 

 

 

Check and correct 
headlamp adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260GH 

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA32.25-P-1003-03D

Self-locking nut, shock 
absorber to rear spring

NM 30

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 11: Identifying Torsion Bar On Front Axle 

Modification notes 

10.7.00

Figure modified from 23 Nm to 
15 Nm

Value in BA32.20-P-1004-02G changed for 
model 163

*BA32.20-P-1004-
02G

 
 

Remove/Install 

 

 

  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-
0001-01A
 

 

If a part of the version up to 31.07.98 (A) is 
defective, the repair kit, which still only 
contains parts for the version as of 01.08.98 
(B), must be installed in pairs

 

 

1.1

Remove bottom engine compartment 
paneling

 Model 163.157/ 172/ 174/ 175.

AR61.20-P-
1105GH
 

1.2 Remove noise encapsulation

 Model 163.113 /128.

AR94.30-P-
5400GH

2

Remove bracket (22b) at bottom track 
control arm (4)

 

*BA32.20-P-
1002-02G

3

Remove retaining bracket (21b)

 

*BA32.20-P-

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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