Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 820

TESTING AND REPAIR WORK: PASSENGER CARS: SUSPENSION - AR32.00-Z-9163AA

MODEL 163

CLAMPING REAR SPRING - AR32.20-P-0200-06GH

Fig. 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

Remove/install front
spring

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /17 /175

AR32.20-P-
0200GH

Remove/install rear
spring

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

AR32.20-P-
0230GH

Remove/install torsion
bar on front axle

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

AR32.20-P-
0300GH

Remove/install torsion
bar on rear axle

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

AR32.20-P-
0315GH

Remove/install front
shock absorber

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

AR32.25-P-
0105GH

Remove/install rear shock
absorber

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

AR32.25-P-
0110GH

Checking shock absorber

MODEL 129, 140, 163, 164, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 211, 230, 251, 414...

AR32.25-P-
0121A

Remove/install rear
spring strut

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

AR32.25-P-
1016GH

AR32.20-P-
0200-06GH

Clamping rear spring
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.
Check special tools for damage and
correct operation, (visual
inspection). Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-
0001-01A

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 3: Identifying Tensioning Plates (163 589 00 63 00)

1. Pre-equip tensioning device.

Insert tensioning plates (01a) into tensioner (01) until they engage. Press pins (arrows) to remove the

clamping plates.

2. Pre-adjust tensioning device to approx. 130 mm (a). This makes it easier to insert the rear spring

Fig. 4: Identifying Tensioning Plates And Pins

3. Clamp tensioning device (01) horizontal in vise.

4. Insert rear spring (73) in the clamping plates so that the end of the winding of the rear spring is roughly

parallel with the upper edge of the clamping plates (arrows a).

Insert rear spring from the 5th to the 11th rear spring winding (counted from the side with the larger

winding diameter in the clamping plates (6 to 7 windings must be clamped).

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 5: Clamping Tensioning Device Horizontal In Vise And Rear Spring

5. Rotate rear spring by approx. a quarter of a revolution (counterclockwise) so that the end of the rear

spring winding is located approximately in the center of the clamping plate (arrow b).

6. Check whether the lugs of the clamping plates are above the rear spring windings (arrow c), if necessary

correct the position of the rear spring.

7. Compress rear spring.

REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT SPRING - AR32.20-P-0200GH

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

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 6: Identifying Front Spring Components (1 Of 2)

Fig. 7: Identifying Front Spring Components (2 Of 2)

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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