Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 481

Shown on vehicle with floating caliper

Fig. 56: Identifying Steering Knuckle Components

Remove/Install

Notes on self-locking nuts
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-
0001-01A

1

Remove front wheels

Remove/install wheels,
rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-
4050GH

2

Detach collar nut (65a)
from front axle shaft

Installation: Replace collar nut (65a)

*BA33.30-P-
1001-02B

3

Unclip cables for speed
sensor and brake lining
wear indicator from guides

Installation: Pay attention to correct line routing.

4

Remove brake disc

Model 163.113 up to VIN A289564, X754619,

model 163.154 up to VIN A289564, 163.136,
models 163.154 /157 with USA version, code 494a

AR42.10-P-
0220GH

Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620,

model 163.154 as of FIN A289565,
163.128 /172 /174 /175, models 163.154 /157 except
USA version, code 494a

AR42.10-P-
0220GI

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Wheel location, hub

5

Remove rpm sensor with
bracket from steering
knuckle

AR42.30-P-
0712GH

6

Detach tie rod (10) 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. 58

7

Press out follower joint
from upper transverse
control arm (6) 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

8

Press front axle shaft out of
front axle shaft flange

AR33.30-P-
0620-04GH

Extraction and insertion tool

Fig. 18

9

Press supporting joint off
lower wishbone

Secure steering knuckle to prevent it from falling

down, in order to rule out damage to the steering
knuckle

Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and

damage.

AR33.20-P-
0440-02GH

*BA33.20-P-
1002-01D

Thrust piece

Fig. 16

10

Remove steering knuckle
(5) forwards

Check

11

Check supporting joint

Inspect front axle joint for
play, inspect rubber boots

AP33.20-P-
3353GH

12

Install in the reverse order

13.1

Perform chassis alignment
check

After installation of new parts.

AR40.20-P-
0200GH

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA33.20-P-1001-01D Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Nm 50
BA33.20-P-1002-01D Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle

Nm 85

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1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Front axle shaft

Track rod

Fig. 57: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)

Fig. 58: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)

Fig. 59: 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, tie rod to steering knuckle

Nm 55

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1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 60: Identifying Support (163 589 01 43 00)

Fig. 61: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

Fig. 62: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

CHECKING FRICTION TORQUE OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS - AR33.30-P-0470-04GH

Fig. 63: Identifying Connection Piece (100 589 02 59 00)

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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