Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 823

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 823

 

 

 Front axle shock absorber 

REMOVE/INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER - AR32.25-P-0110GH 

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

(11b), upper rubber mount 
(11c), lower rubber mount 
(11d), plate (11e) and 
plate (11f). 

 Installation: If new 

upper rubber mounts (11c) 
and lower rubber mounts 
(11d) are used, the white 
coated (harder must be 
installed at the top and the 
yellow coated (softer) 
must be installed at the 
bottom. Observe the 
sequence of the separate 
parts and if necessary the 
markings applied to the 
upper rubber mount (11c) 
and lower rubber mount 
(11d).

 

*BA32.25-P-1002-01C

4

Detach lower shock 
absorber mounting from 
lower transverse control 
arm (4)

 Installation: Only 

tighten bolt (11u) when 
the vehicle is on its wheels 
in the ready-to-drive 
condition.

 

 

*BA32.25-P-1001-01C

5

Remove shock absorber 
(11)

 

 

6

Shock absorber inspection

 Install new shock 

absorber if necessary.

AR32.25-P-0121A

 

Disposing of shock 
absorber

 

OS32.25-P-0121-01GH

7

Install in the reverse order  

 

Number

Designation

Model Series 
163 

BA32.25-P-1001-
01C

Bolt, shock absorber to lower wishbone

NM 130

BA32.25-P-1002-
01C

Self-locking nut, shock absorber to longitudinal frame 
member

NM 30

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

Fig. 15: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber 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

 

 

 Spring 

compressor

Fig. 2

 

 

 Tensioning plates Fig. 3

 

 

 

*BA32.25-P-1003-03D

3

Shock absorber inspection Install new shock 

AR32.25-P-0121A

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

 Rear axle shock absorber 

Fig. 16: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00) 

Fig. 17: Identifying Tensioning Plates (163 589 00 63 00) 

CHECKING SHOCK ABSORBER - AR32.25-P-0121A 

MODEL 129  

MODEL 140  

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

absorber if necessary.

 

Disposing of shock 
absorber

 

OS32.25-P-0121-01GH

4

Install in reverse sequence.  

 

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

  

me 

 

MODEL 168  

MODEL 170  

MODEL 202  

MODEL 203  

MODEL 208  

MODEL 209.3/ 4  

MODEL 210 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)  

MODEL 211.0 /2 /6 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)  

MODEL 414  

MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC)  

MODEL 164, 251 except CODE (489) Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive 
damping system ADS)
  

Shown on shock absorber in model 202  

Fig. 18: Identifying Extension Dimension - Shown On Shock Absorber In Model 202 

 

Checking 

 

 

1.1

Check piston rod for 
surface damage, bending 
and for moving in the 
guide bush without 
jamming

 Only if the old shock 

absorber is to be installed 
again.

 

 

 

 Dispose of shock 

absorber if necessary. 

 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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