Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 484

Fig. 80: Identifying Press Out Radial Shaft Sealing Ring

Fig. 81: Identifying Radial Shaft Sealing Ring And Drift

Modification notes

8.1.07 Filling capacity, Specifications for Operating Fluids

Model 163 *BF33.30-P-1001-03B

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

Drain front axle oil

*BF33.30-P-
1001-03B

3

Press follower joint out of
upper transverse control arm
using puller

AR33.20-P-
0500-01GH

*BA33.20-P-
1001-01D

Thrust piece

Fig. 45

Support

Fig. 46

Press

Fig. 47

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Wheel location, hub

Front axle gear

Fig. 82: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)

Fig. 83: Identifying Base (163 589 01 43 00)

4

Lever front axle shaft out of
front axle transmission

Do not damage shield.

5

Press out radial shaft sealing
ring (14e) using a suitable tool

Installation: Drive in radial shaft seal using

drift (094). Install new radial shaft seal and coat
lip with universal hypoid gear oil.

Universal hypoid gear oils
(SAE 85 W-90)

BB00.40-P-
0235-07A

Drift

Fig. 85

6

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model 163

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

Number

Designation

Model 163

BF33.30-P-1001-
03B

Filling capacity

Front axle gear

Liters 1.2

Specifications for
Operating Fluids

Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-

07B

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 84: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

Fig. 85: Identifying Drift (163 589 01 15 00)

PRESS FRONT AXLE SHAFT OUT OF FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE - AR33.30-P-0620-04GH

Fig. 86: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

1. Push front axle shaft out of front axle shaft flange using extraction and installation tool.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 87: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Flange

REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFTS - AR33.30-P-0620GH

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

Illustration shows left-hand side

Fig. 88: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Components

Remove/Install

Notes on self-locking nuts
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-
0001-01A

1

Remove rear wheels

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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