Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 478

Fig. 34: Identifying Thrust Piece (124 589 02 34 00)

Fig. 35: Identifying Puller (001 589 50 33 00)

Fig. 36: Identifying Clamping Pliers (140 589 01 34 00)

Commercially available tools

CHECKING FOLLOWER JOINT OF STEERING KNUCKLE MOUNT (INSTALLED) - AR33.20-P-0426GH

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

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1009-02A

Pliers for circlip, inner

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 37: Identifying Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount

PRESSING OUT AND ATTACHING SUPPORTING JOINT AT STEERING KNUCKLE - AR33.20-P-0440-01GH

Wheel location, hub

Fig. 38: Identifying Prong Wrench (385 589 00 07 00)

Remove

1. Push supporting joint (7) out of steering knuckle using suitable tool.

Inspect

1 Raise front of vehicle

2 Check rubber boot (8f) for cracks and damage

3

Check play in follower joint (8) by firmly
pulling and pushing on the front wheel while
feeling the ball joint at the same time.

If inspection indicates that upper
control (6) arm should be replaced,
proceed as follows: ?

Upper control arm, removal and
installation

AR33.20-P-
0500GH

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA33.20-P-1003-01D Locking slotted nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle

NM 300

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 39: Identifying Steering Knuckle Supporting Joint

Install

2. Insert supporting joint (7) and attach locking grooved nut (7)

.

3. Pull in supporting joint (7)

using claw-type wrench (044) until it abuts.

Fig. 40: Identifying Steering Knuckle Supporting Joint And Attaching Locking Grooved Nut

PRESSING OFF AND ATTACHING SUPPORTING JOINT AT LOWER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0440-02GH

Wheel location, hub

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA33.20-P-1002-01D Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle

NM 85

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 41: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)

Pressing off

1. Unscrew self-locking nut from supporting joint (7).

2. Mount pressure piece (044a).

3. Press supporting joint (7) out of wishbone using two-arm puller.

4. Remove puller.

Installation

5. Clean tapered connection.

6. Replace self-locking nut and screw on

.

Fig. 42: Identifying Lower Wishbone Supporting Joint, Mount Pressure Piece & Two-Arm Puller

REPLACE SUPPORTING JOINT - AR33.20-P-0440GH

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

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 163 Chassis

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