Mercedes-Benz ML320. 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

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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

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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

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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

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