Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 825

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 825

 

 

Fig. 22: Clamping Tensioning Device Horizontal In Vise 

5. 73Rotate rear spring (73)by approx. a quarter of a revolution (counterclockwise) so that the end of the 

rear spring winding is located approximately in the center of the clamping plate (arrow a).  

6. Check whether the lugs of the clamping plates are located above the rear spring windings (arrow b), if 

necessary correct the position of the rear spring.  

7. Mark the position of the rear spring (73) relative to the support bearing (73d) and rear spring guide (73h) 

(arrow c). 

 Installation: When the rear spring is relieved of load the markings applied must align. 

Fig. 23: Identifying Tensioning Device Horizontal In Vise

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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 When replacing the rear spring, support bearing or rear spring guide, the markings from the old 

components must be taken over. 

8. Compress rear spring.  

9.

 Unscrew nut (73a) of the upper shock absorber mounting, counterholding the piston rod in the process. 

10. Remove plate (73b), upper rubber mount (73c), support bearing (73d) and spring guide (73h) 

 Installation: Pay attention to correct position of components. 

11. Pull out shock absorber and remove lower rubber mount (75c), sleeve (75y), plate (75g) and protective 

sleeve (75f). 

 Installation: Pay attention to correct position of components. 

12. Install in reverse sequence.  

Fig. 24: Identifying Plate, Upper Rubber Mount, Support Bearing And Spring Guide 

REMOVE/INSTALL REAR SPRING STRUT - AR32.25-P-1016GH 

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

 

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 25: Identifying Rear Spring Strut Components 

 

 

Remove/Install 

 

 

 

Notes on self-locking nuts 
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A 

1

Remove rear wheels

 

 

 

Remove/install wheels, 
rotate if necessary

 

AP40.10-P-4050GH 

2.1

Remove spare wheel

 Except with spare 

wheel holder/spare wheel, 
code 849 and model 
163.174 (vehicle with 
auxiliary fuel tank).

 

3.1

Remove spare wheel 
holder

 Except with spare 

wheel holder/spare wheel, 
code 849 and model 
163.174 (vehicle with 
auxiliary fuel tank). 

 Pull out locking pin. 

Remove spare wheel 
bracket from side rail.

 

4.1

Remove wheel housing 
lining

 On model 163.174 

(vehicle with auxiliary 
fuel tank).

 

5

Pull off cover (75p)

 Installation: Pay 

attention to correct 

 

 

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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 Rear axle torsion strut 

seating.

6

Remove nuts (75a) from 
top spring strut mounting 
on frame side member

 

*BA32.25-P-1002-03D

7

Detach nut (75u) from 
lower suspension strut 
mounting to lower 
transverse control arm (67)

 Counterhold threaded 

rod.

 

 

*BA32.25-P-1001-03D

 

Lethal injuries are 
possible if vehicle slips off 
of lifting platform

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A 

8

Support lower transverse 
control arm (67)

9

Remove link rod (78f) 
between lower transverse 
control arm (67) and 
torsion bar (77)

 

*BA32.20-P-1001-04F

10

Detach lower transverse 
control arm (67) from rear 
axle carrier

 Installation: The rear 

axle shaft must be 
horizontal when 
tightening the bolts (67b).

 

 

*BA35.20-P-1003-07A

11

Lower the lower transverse 
control arm (67) carefully, 
pull out of guide and swing 
downwards

 

 

12

Press the suspension strut 
upwards out of the 
transverse control arm (67) 
and remove

 In the event of 

stiffness, if necessary 
hammer the shock 
absorber (75) carefully out 
of the lower transverse 
control arm (67) using a 
plastic-headed mallet.

 

13

Install in the reverse order  

 

 

Inspect 

 

 

14

Check and correct 
headlamp adjustment

 

 

 

Check and correct 
headlamp adjustment

 

AP82.10-P-8260GH 

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

 

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

  

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