Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 823

Front axle shock absorber

REMOVE/INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER - AR32.25-P-0110GH

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

(11b), upper rubber mount
(11c), lower rubber mount
(11d), plate (11e) and
plate (11f).

Installation: If new

upper rubber mounts (11c)
and lower rubber mounts
(11d) are used, the white
coated (harder must be
installed at the top and the
yellow coated (softer)
must be installed at the
bottom. Observe the
sequence of the separate
parts and if necessary the
markings applied to the
upper rubber mount (11c)
and lower rubber mount
(11d).

*BA32.25-P-1002-01C

4

Detach lower shock
absorber mounting from
lower transverse control
arm (4)

Installation: Only

tighten bolt (11u) when
the vehicle is on its wheels
in the ready-to-drive
condition.

*BA32.25-P-1001-01C

5

Remove shock absorber
(11)

6

Shock absorber inspection

Install new shock

absorber if necessary.

AR32.25-P-0121A

Disposing of shock
absorber

OS32.25-P-0121-01GH

7

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model Series
163

BA32.25-P-1001-
01C

Bolt, shock absorber to lower wishbone

NM 130

BA32.25-P-1002-
01C

Self-locking nut, shock absorber to longitudinal frame
member

NM 30

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 15: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components

Remove/Install

Risk of injury with
trapped or crushed
fingers when working on
springs or spring-loaded
components

Use only approved
tensioning devices;
additionally shield off
hazardous area if
necessary.
Inspect special tools for
damage and proper
operation (visual
inspection).
Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A

Notes on self-locking nuts
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove spring strut from
rear axle

AR32.25-P-1016GH

2

Remove shock absorber
from spring strut

AR32.25-P-0200-07GH

Spring

compressor

Fig. 2

Tensioning plates Fig. 3

*BA32.25-P-1003-03D

3

Shock absorber inspection Install new shock

AR32.25-P-0121A

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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Rear axle shock absorber

Fig. 16: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

Fig. 17: Identifying Tensioning Plates (163 589 00 63 00)

CHECKING SHOCK ABSORBER - AR32.25-P-0121A

MODEL 129

MODEL 140

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

absorber if necessary.

Disposing of shock
absorber

OS32.25-P-0121-01GH

4

Install in reverse sequence.

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA32.25-P-1003-03D

Self-locking nut, shock
absorber to rear spring

NM 30

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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MODEL 168

MODEL 170

MODEL 202

MODEL 203

MODEL 208

MODEL 209.3/ 4

MODEL 210 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)

MODEL 211.0 /2 /6 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)

MODEL 414

MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

MODEL 164, 251 except CODE (489) Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive
damping system ADS)

Shown on shock absorber in model 202

Fig. 18: Identifying Extension Dimension - Shown On Shock Absorber In Model 202

Checking

1.1

Check piston rod for
surface damage, bending
and for moving in the
guide bush without
jamming

Only if the old shock

absorber is to be installed
again.

Dispose of shock

absorber if necessary.

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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