Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 815

Fig. 4: Connecting Hand Held Tester Scan Tool To OBD-II Data Link Connector
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TESTING

Starter malfunctions may cause a Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to be stored in Motor Electronics
Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) system. After repairs are completed check for and erase any DTCs stored in
(ME-SFI) system. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If cause of
starter malfunction is not engine performance related, replace starter.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

STARTER

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT under

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.

2. Remove nut (2) for inner fender. See Fig. 5 . Pull front and rear section of inner fender (1) downward.

Move inner fender away inward and downward. Pull toward outside over wheel. DO NOT damage fender
cutout or paint.

3. On vehicles with 112 engine, remove nut (6) at shield (5) of left engine mount and take out shield. See

Fig. 6 .

4. On all vehicles, disconnect circuit 30 (1) and circuit 50 (2) cables from starter. See Fig. 6 . Remove bolts

(3) for starter-to-crankcase. Take starter (M1) out to the side.

5. If replacing starter on vehicles with manual transmission, check ring gear at flywheel for wear and

damage. If replacing starter on vehicles with automatic transmission, check ring gear on drive plate for
wear and damage. Repair or replace damaged parts as necessary.

6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace bolts with locking splines, micro-encapsulated bolts and

self-locking nuts. Mating thread of micro-encapsulated bolts must be cleaned to remove all residue of old
bolt locking compound. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect
battery. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT under SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.

NOTE:

Numbers and letters in text refer to numbers and letters in figures.

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Fig. 5: Removing Inner Fender
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Fig. 6: Removing Starter
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OVERHAUL

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE:

Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of starter.

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

See STARTING SYSTEM wiring diagram in appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in
ELECTRICAL.

Engine Mount-To-Engine Carrier

48 (65)

Ground Cable-To-Body

13 (18)

Starter-To-Crankcase

31 (42)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Circuit 30 Connection Nut

124 (14)

Circuit 50 Connection Nut

53 (6)

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