Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 444

Shown on engine 112.942

Fig. 45: Identifying Torque Converter - Shown On Engine 112.942

Shown on engine 112.942

Fig. 46: Identifying Starter Ring Gear - Shown On Engine 112.942

Shown on engine 112.942

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Fig. 47: Identifying Transmission Support - Shown On Engine 112.942

Modification notes

13.1.06 Bolt, torque converter to drive plate

Transmission 722.6

*BA27.20-P-1002-01C

Remove/install

Risk of death caused
by vehicle slipping
or toppling off the
lifting platform.

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-
01A

Notes on self-locking
nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-
01A

External Torx set

Fig. 49

Torx bit set

Fig. 48

6 mm socket hexagon

*WH58.30-Z-
1001-06A

7 mm socket hexagon

*WH58.30-Z-
1002-06A

1

Remove engine trim
panel

2

Inspect both rear
engine lifting eyes
for marking

Engine suspension lugs without

identification must be replaced.

Rear lifting eyes of
engine reinforced

BT01.00-P-0001-01A

Risk of explosion
caused by
oxyhydrogen gas.
Risk of poisoning
and caustic burns
caused by

No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear
acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses.
Only pour battery acid into suitable and
appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-
01A

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swallowing battery
acid. Risk of injury
caused by burns to
skin and eyes from
battery acid or when
handling damaged
lead-acid batteries

3

Disconnect battery
ground cable

The battery is located in the right of the

engine compartment.

AR54.10-P-
0003A

Notes on battery

All models

AH54.10-P-0001-
01A

Installation: After connecting, read out

fault memory, encode radio and normalize
power windows.

Vehicles with
stationary heater:
adjust time
display on
stationary heater.

4.1

Remove air guide
(23)

Engine 113.942 only.

Risk of injury to
skin and eyes caused
by scalding from
contact with hot
coolant spray. Risk
of poisoning caused
by swallowing
coolant.

Do not open cooling system unless coolant
temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly
and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant
into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and
safety glasses.

AS20.00-Z-0001-
01A

5

Drain coolant from
radiator

Remove coolant pump line --> (16) from

coolant pump.

AR20.00-P-
1142HA

6

Drain and collect
engine oil

*BA01.45-P-
1003-01B

*BF18.00-P-
1001-01H

7.1

Remove viscous fan
(1)

All except model 163.174 with engine 113.981
and 163.175 with engine 113.965.

Right-hand thread!

AR20.40-P-
5660C

8.1

Remove fan shroud
(2).

Unscrew bolts at bottom of fan shroud

8.2

Remove electric fan

Only model 163.174 with engine 113.981

and 163.175 with engine 113.965.

AR20.40-P-
5000GH

9

Attach guard plate
for radiator /
condenser

Guard plate for
radiator / condenser

Engine 606 in MODEL 124,
Engine 606.961 in MODEL 140,
Engine 112, 113, 604, 605, 611.960 in MODEL

WF58.50-P-0110-
01A

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202,
Engine 602.983, 612.966 in MODEL 461,
Engine 628.962, 612.965, 606.964, 112.945,
113.962 /982 in MODEL 463,
Engine 111, 112, 611.962, 612.962 in model
203,
Engine 112, 113, 611.961, 612.961, 613.961 in
MODEL 210,
Engine 112 in model 170,
Engine 112 in MODEL 220,
Engine 113 in MODEL 211, 215,220,
Engine 112 in MODEL 208,
Engine 112, 113, 612.963, 628.963 in MODEL
163,
Engine 112.923/943, 113.961 in MODEL 129,
Engine 137, 275 in MODEL 215, 220,
Engine 613.960, 628.960 in MODEL 220,
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474,
Engine 271 in model 209, 203,
Engine 285.950 in model 240.078 /178,
Engine 612.967 in model 209.316,
Engine 648 in model 220
Engine 112.951 in model
639.601/603 /605 /701 /703 /705 /801 /803 /805
Engine 646.983 /984 in model
639. /605 /701 /703/705/801 /803/805
Engine 646.982 in model
639.601 /603 /605 /701 /703 /705

10

Remove expansion
reservoir (13)

11

Remove air filter
housing (7).

12

Remove resonance
tube (8) and
resonance unit (9)

Separate plug connection of hot film mass

air flow sensor (HFM) for this step and unbolt
resonance pipe at cylinder head cover.

The resonance pipe is attached at rear at

intake manifold with a plastic plate.

Do not damage plastic strap.

Engine 112.942/970.

AR07.07-P-
1454A

Engine 113.942/965/981.

AR07.07-P-
1454MV

13

Remove coolant
pump line(15)from
coolant pump.

14

Remove thermostat

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