Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 822

Front axle torsion strut

REMOVE/INSTALL TORSION BAR ON REAR AXLE - AR32.20-P-0315GH

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

1003-02G

4

Remove torsion bar (10)

Installation: The torsion bar curvature

must point downwards in the area of the
shock absorber mounting on the
transverse control arm. Center torsion bar.

5

Pull rubber mounts (22a, 21a) off torsion
bar

Installation: Observe installation

position of rubber mounts.

6.1 Remove washers (21i)

Models up to 31.07.98.

Retaining bracket and anti-shift device of
torsion bar modified

BT32.20-P-
0003-01GH

7

Undo and remove slide lock (21k)

Installation: Center the torsion bar

first then tighten the bolts of the anti-shift
device (21k).

*BA32.20-P-
1004-02G

8

Remove retaining bracket (21e)

Installation: Observe assignment of

retaining bracket (left and right version).

*BA32.20-P-
1001-02G

9.1

Press sleeve (21h) out of retaining bracket
(21e)

Models up to 31.07.98.

Retaining bracket and anti-shift device of
torsion bar modified

BT32.20-P-
0003-01GH

10 Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA32.20-P-1001-02G

Bolt, retaining bracket to
frame

NM 100

BA32.20-P-1002-02G

Bolt, torsion bar to
wishbone

NM 68

BA32.20-P-1003-02G

Bolt, retaining bracket to
torsion bar

NM 50

BA32.20-P-1004-02G

Bolt, torsion bar clamp

NM 15

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Fig. 12: Identifying Torsion Bar On Rear Axle

Rear axle torsion strut

REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER - AR32.25-P-0105GH

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

Figure item,
etc.

Work instructions

Installation

Replace self-locking nuts
and bolts.

Bearing with nut (78f)

Installation: Observe order of

components (78a-78f)

*BA32.20-P-
1001-04F

Bolts (77c) on fastening
clamp (77b)

*BA32.20-P-
1002-04F

77

Torsion bar

Rubber mount

Check and if necessary replace

Number

Designation

Model Series 163

BA32.20-P-1001-04F

Nut, link rod to torsion
bar

NM 21

BA32.20-P-1002-04F

Bolt, rubber mount /
torsion bar to rear axle
carrier

NM 28

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 13: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Components (1 Of 2)

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 14: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Components (2 Of 2)

Remove/Install

Notes on self-locking nuts
and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Lethal injuries are
possible if vehicle slips off
of lifting platform

Align vehicle between the
columns of the hydraulic
hoist and position the four
support plates below the
hoist support points
specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

1

Raise vehicle.

2

Remove fender liner.

AR88.10-P-1300GH

3

Detach upper shock
absorber mounting

The vehicle must be

standing on its wheels
when removing the upper
shock absorber mounting.

Installation: If a black

version of the upper
rubber mounts(11c) and
lower rubber mounts (11d)
are installed, these should
be identified as upper and
lower. The top rubber
mounts are harder than the
bottom mounts.

Loosen nut (11a).

Counter using an open-end
wrench. Remove plate

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

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