Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 604

SPECIAL SERVICE PROCEDURES - AP00.20-P-0000-06B

Have the brake fluid replaced if more than 2 years have elapsed since the last change; this is best done in the
spring.

The coolant should be inspected for correct anticorrosion/ antifreeze concentration before the beginning of, and
during the cold season of the year. Depending on the model series, the coolant has to be replaced every 3 years
or 15 years (or after 250,000 km).

Refer to the particular valid service sheet for further additional operations based on kilometers or years.

SERVICE DATE REMINDER - AP00.20-P-0000-07B

The confirmation in the service booklet must be filled out completely and signed for every service (A or B).

Confirmation in the service booklet

Fig. 643: Identifying Service Date Reminder

SERVICE CARD FOR UNITS - AP00.20-P-0000-08A

Mercedes-Benz

Service card - major assembly

Maintenance

During the first service after exchanging a Mercedes-Benz genuine major assembly the operations listed in the
maintenance sheet or maintenance manual are to be carried out and confirmed.

Running-in:

The first 1 500 km

WARNING:

When vehicles without service display are inspected, the assembly will be
serviced within the scope of the following care and/or maintenance
service.

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Run in gently, but briskly.

Avoid high load, high rpm and high speed.

Automatic transmissions: do not use kick-down and do not brake the vehicle by shifting down manually.

After 1 500 km

Gradually bring the vehicle up to its full road and engine speeds.

MAINTENANCE - AP00.20-P-0000D

MODEL 210 as of 1.3.97, 129,140,170, 202 as of 1.6.97, 163, 168, 203, 208, 209, 215, 220, 230, 414 ASSYST

Preface

AP00.20-P-0000-01C

Safety notes/warning
notes

AP00.20-P-0000-02A

Additional designation
for models and
components

AP00.20-P-0000-03A

Service intervals/work
sheets general
information

AP00.20-P-0000-04C

Special service
procedures

AP00.20-P-0000-06B

Service date reminder

AP00.20-P-0000-07B

Service card for units

AP00.20-P-0000-08A

Service Information:
Engine oil change

Models 129, 163, 168, 170,
203, 208, 209, 210, 215,
220, 230

SI 18.00-P-0011A

SERVICE SHEET for
Active Service System
(ASSYST)

Model 129 as of 1.6.97

AP00.20-P-0001D

Model 140 as of 1.6.97

AP00.20-P-0001E

Model 163

AP00.20-P-0001A

Model 168

AP00.20-P-0001B

Model 170 as of 1.6.97

AP00.20-P-0001C

Model 202 as of 1.6.97

AP00.20-P-0001F

Model 203

AP00.20-P-0001K

Model 208

AP00.20-P-0001G

Model 209

AP00.20-P-0001M

Model 210 as of 1.3.97

AP00.20-P-0001H

Model 215

AP00.20-P-0001J

Model 220 except code
Z04/Z07

AP00.20-P-0001I

Model 220.175/176/178

AP00.20-P-0001IG

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CHECK ALL VISIBLE PARTS FOR SIGNS OF LEAKS AND DAMAGE - AP00.20-P-0053GH

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

INSPECTING CHASSIS AND LOAD-BEARING BODY PARTS FOR DAMAGE AND CORROSION - AP00.20-P-0090GH

MODEL 163

with Code Z04/Z07
Model 230

AP00.20-P-0001L

Model 414

AP00.20-L-0001A

Taxi service

Models 202, 210

AP00.20-P-0007A

Model 203

AP00.20-P-0007C

Remove

Detach lower engine
compartment paneling

Models 163.172/174/175

AR61.20-P-1105GH

Remove noise
encapsulation

Model 163.113/128

AR94.30-P-5400GH

Check

2

If traces of fluid are noted
(e.g. oil), then determine
and correct the cause (on a
separate work order).
Check for leaks

Engine:
Transmission
Transfer case
Front axle
Rear axle
Pressure oil pump

3

Check for leaks and fixing Shock absorbers,

suspension struts

4

Inspect for leaks and
condition

Rubber boots of front axle
shafts

5

Inspect lines and hoses for
leaks and condition, pay
attention to chafing points
and routing

Radiator
Fuel system
Exhaust system
Clutch actuation
Automatic transmission
Power steering
Brake system

Install

Install lower engine
compartment paneling.

Models 163.172/174/175

AR61.20-P-1105GH

Install noise encapsulation Model 163.113/128

AR94.30-P-5400GH

1

Visual inspection

Control arm mountings and
control arms of front axle

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLES THAT ARE BEING PUT IN STORAGE - AP00.70-P-1000ZZ

MODELS all

and rear axle
Frame

New vehicles in the
context of this description
are vehicles for which no
inspection has been carried
out to date. For other
vehicles, the instructions
in the Specifications for
Service Products apply

In areas in which
extremely high corrosive
attacks can be expected
from experience, the
measures given here are
not always sufficient even
for new vehicles

Export countries
In these cases, proceed in
accordance with
Specifications for Service
products.

Treatment of battery if
vehicle taken out of
service

AR54.10-P-0006EA

Treatment of tire inflation
pressure if vehicle taken
out of service

For vehicles which will be
stored for longer than 2
months, the tire inflation
pressure should be
increased to approx. 4 bar
to prevent flattening of the
contact surface.

Treatment of break system
if vehicle taken out of
service

Warm up service brake so
that adhering moisture at
the brake disks and the
brake pads evaporates.
This prevents the brake
pad from becoming stuck
to the brake disks.
Release parking brake.
The vehicle must be
secured by engaging a
gear/park pawl or by using
wedges.

Treatment of fuel system
if vehicle taken out of

To protect the fuel tank
from corrosion, we

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