Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 822

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 822

 

 

 Front axle torsion strut 

REMOVE/INSTALL TORSION BAR ON REAR AXLE - AR32.20-P-0315GH 

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

1003-02G

4

Remove torsion bar (10)

 Installation: The torsion bar curvature 

must point downwards in the area of the 
shock absorber mounting on the 
transverse control arm. Center torsion bar.

 

5

Pull rubber mounts (22a, 21a) off torsion 
bar

 Installation: Observe installation 

position of rubber mounts.

 

6.1 Remove washers (21i)

 Models up to 31.07.98.

 

 

Retaining bracket and anti-shift device of 
torsion bar modified

BT32.20-P-
0003-01GH

7

Undo and remove slide lock (21k)

 Installation: Center the torsion bar 

first then tighten the bolts of the anti-shift 
device (21k).

 

 

*BA32.20-P-
1004-02G

8

Remove retaining bracket (21e)

 Installation: Observe assignment of 

retaining bracket (left and right version).

 

 

*BA32.20-P-
1001-02G

9.1

Press sleeve (21h) out of retaining bracket 
(21e)

 Models up to 31.07.98.

 

 

Retaining bracket and anti-shift device of 
torsion bar modified

BT32.20-P-
0003-01GH

10 Install in the reverse order

 

 

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA32.20-P-1001-02G

Bolt, retaining bracket to 
frame

NM 100

BA32.20-P-1002-02G

Bolt, torsion bar to 
wishbone

NM 68

BA32.20-P-1003-02G

Bolt, retaining bracket to 
torsion bar

NM 50

BA32.20-P-1004-02G

Bolt, torsion bar clamp

NM 15

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 12: Identifying Torsion Bar On Rear Axle 

 Rear axle torsion strut 

REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER - AR32.25-P-0105GH 

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

Figure item, 
etc.

Work instructions

 

 

 

Installation 

Replace self-locking nuts 
and bolts.

 

 

 

Bearing with nut (78f)

 Installation: Observe order of 

components (78a-78f)

*BA32.20-P-
1001-04F

 

Bolts (77c) on fastening 
clamp (77b)

 

*BA32.20-P-
1002-04F

77

Torsion bar

 

 

 

Rubber mount

Check and if necessary replace

 

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA32.20-P-1001-04F

Nut, link rod to torsion 
bar

NM 21

BA32.20-P-1002-04F

Bolt, rubber mount / 
torsion bar to rear axle 
carrier

NM 28

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

Fig. 13: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Components (1 Of 2)

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 14: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Components (2 Of 2) 

 

 

Remove/Install 

 

 

 

Notes on self-locking nuts 
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A 

 

Lethal injuries are 
possible if vehicle slips off 
of lifting platform

Align vehicle between the 
columns of the hydraulic 
hoist and position the four 
support plates below the 
hoist support points 
specified by the vehicle 
manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A 

1

Raise vehicle.

 

 

2

Remove fender liner.

 

AR88.10-P-1300GH 

3

Detach upper shock 
absorber mounting

 The vehicle must be 

standing on its wheels 
when removing the upper 
shock absorber mounting.

 Installation: If a black 

version of the upper 
rubber mounts(11c) and 
lower rubber mounts (11d) 
are installed, these should 
be identified as upper and 
lower. The top rubber 
mounts are harder than the 
bottom mounts. 

 Loosen nut (11a). 

Counter using an open-end 
wrench. Remove plate 

 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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