weight MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997 Complete Workshop Manual

MODEL 129 as of 1.6.97
MODEL 140 as of 1.6.97
MODEL 163
MODEL 168
MODEL 170 as of 1.6.97
MODEL 202 as of 1.6.97
MODEL 208 up to 31.7.99
MODEL 210 as of 1.3.97 up to 30.6.99
Start time and remaining time
Start time refers to the service interval in days immediately after the oil change
The start time is not dependent on the driving conditions and any oil replenishments .
The start time is 730 days ( 365 days).
The start time is automatically reset to its initial value by the oil change reset after each oil change. The start
time is an internal computed variable and cannotbe displayed in the instrument cluster. It is possible to display
the start time with the HHT.
The remaining time is displayed in the instrument cluster under certain conditions as stated below.
The remaining time is the time which remains until the next service.
The remaining time is only of importance for "low-mileage drivers". (It is therefore the remaining distance
which is displayed as a general rule.)
The remaining time depends on:
the start time
the driving conditions (the distance driven is weighted in this case.)
Replenishing oil, however, does not have any influence on the remaining time.
As a result of these dependent factors, ASSYST proves to be a demand-oriented system even for "low-mileage
drivers". Depending on the weighting of the factors, the service interval for "low-mileage drivers" is between 1
and 2
years.

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Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the
lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
RISK OF ACCIDENT AND INJURY
Please make sure that:
The vehicle is centered lengthwise and crosswise between the lifting platform columns.
The support plates on the lifting platform support points are all positioned at the same height.
The vehicle is first raised a few inches (wheels are still touching the ground) and the position and fit of
the support plates and lift points are checked before raising the vehicle to the full lifted position.
The vehicle is not raised off the lifting platform plates when components are being supported.
If the arms of the lifting platform or the support plates are not positioned properly, or if components of the
vehicle are supported so that the vehicle raises off the platform, then the vehicle can slip off the platform and
cause life-threatening injuries to you or other people.
Before removing axles and assemblies from the vehicle, make sure the vehicle is secured to the platform or that
sand bags are used to balance the vehicle out.
Otherwise the vehicle could tip because of the uneven distribution of weight. This could cause life-threatening
injuries to you or other people.
RISK OF INJURY CAUSED BY FINGERS BEING JAMMED OR PINCHED WHEN REMOVING, INSTALLING OR
ALIGNING HOODS, DOORS, TRUNK LID/ REAR-END DOOR OR SLIDING ROOF. - AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving
parts.
Risk of injury
When working on hoods, doors, trunk lids/tailgates and sliding roofs and on their connecting mechanisms,
serious injuries can occur due to cutting, jamming or pinching of body parts like fingers and hands.
Safety instructions/precautions
Be careful when working in hazardous areas.
When moving components, secure the movement area of the mechanism to prevent interference.
Use special tool or other means to ensure safe distance to dangerous areas. NOTE: In Germany, lift platform operators must observe the following regulations and
guidelines: "Berufsgenossenschaftvorschrift (BGV) D29 fur Hebebuhnen" and
the guidelines issued by the lift platform manufacturer. In other countries,
operators must comply with all relevant statutory and accident prevention
regulations.

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1. Hypoid gear oils
Hypoid gear oils contain a high level of EP/AW additives (Extreme Pressure/Antiwear) and a highly
viscous base oil to prevent seizure when the hypoid gears mesh (mixed and boundary friction conditions)
and to ensure a high degree of protection against wear. The compatibility with radial shaft seals is
regarded as critical with such high concentrations of additives because the P/S additive systems become
thermally unstable at temperatures from 130°C to 140°C and this may lead to sludging of the hypoid oil.
The resultant deposits on the radial shaft seals then generally lead to thermal overload and this in turn
leads to leakage in this component.
The tooth engagement conditions of the hypoid gears result in a high proportion of sliding and a low
hydrodynamic proportion of tooth engagement between the pinion and ring gear. Due to the high
tribological load compared to adhesive wear (seizure) and pitting, the performance of hypoid gear oils
must be particularly high with respect to these types of wear. The formula of the oils is therefore
determined by a high concentration of EP/AW additives and a highly viscous base oil. Alternative oils,
e.g. engine oils, cannot be used for these drive types. Proof of performance that an oil fulfills the
requirements of DaimlerChrysler AG is provided by internal tests. However, the hypoid gear oils must at
least correspond to the US military specification MIL-L-2105 B/C/D and must be classed GL-5 in the
quality grade according to API (American Institute of Petroleum).
1.7 Viscosity requirements
The cold flow behavior is only specified for SAE, ... oils. Here, the limits apply according to SAE J 306
c, according to which the dynamic viscosity may be max. 150,000 mPas at -40°C for oils and at -12°C for
oils. As a result of the tendency to form deposits in the transmission, the polymer content is limited to
max.
1 percent by weight for pour point reducers. Polymers as VI improvers for thickening low-viscosity base
oils are not permitted. The kinematic viscosity at 100°C must be at least 16.5 mm
2 /s.
2. Transmission oils, sheet 235.1
The additive and viscosity properties of the transmission oils are adjusted so that they meet all the
requirements placed on manual transmissions with steel/molybdenum synchronization, spur gear axles,
MB and ZF transfer cases and reversing gears. Among other things, this results in the fact that the oils
ensure a defined friction coefficient of the synchronizer elements, even after a high number of shift
operations, without crunching noises.
With gear drives and roller bearings, the adhesive wear (seizure) and pitting in particular should be
minimized as far as possible.
2.1 Viscosity requirements
The cold flow behavior is only specified for SAE, 80W, ...oils. Here, the limits according to SAE J 306 c
apply, according to which the dynamic viscosity may be max. 150,000 mPas at -40°C for oils, at -26°C
for oils and at -12°C for oils. Due to the formation of deposits in the transmission, the polymer content is
limited to max. 1 percent b
y weight for pour point reducers. Polymers as VI improvers for thickening

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AP82.10-P-8260GH
Check and correct headlamp adjustment
2.7.97

MODEL
163

a=Marking for low beams

b=Marking for high beams

c=Marking for fog lamps

P82.10-0212-02


Check

1
Drive vehicle to level surface
The vehicle level must not change when the

brakes are applied.

Vehicle must be in ready-for-the-road

condition (unladen weight, fuel tank full or

proper additional weight).

Correctly adjust tire pressure.

Load driver's seat with 75 kg or a person

(except USA)

2
Align headlamp adjustment tester to vehicle

and adjust height according to marking in lens

Follow the operating instructions for

headlamp beam setting equipment exactly

*WH58.30-Z-1002-09A


Danger!

Risk of accident
from vehicle starting off by

itself when engine running.
Risk of injury


suffered in the form of bruises or burns to the

hands when reaching in while the engine

cranks or runs
Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off

by itself.

Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.

Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

3
Run engine and switch on low beam

4
Check headlamp range control for proper

function
(except USA)


The light beams from both headlamps should

change uniformly

5
Set headlamp range control switch to position 0

6
Check low beams
Adjust if necessary (except USA)

AP82.10-P-8260-01A


Due to the common reflector unit, the low

beams, high beams and fog lamps are

adjusted simultaneously.

US version:
#

See "Owner's Manual"

7
Check high beam adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260-02A

8
Check fog lamps

AP82.10-P-8260-04A

Commercially available tools
(see Workshop Equipment Manual)

Number

Designation
Make (e.g.)
Order number

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AR40.10-P-1030A
Replace tire
27.1.95

MODELS
124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240

MODEL
414

P40.10-0218-01
P40.10-0217-01
P40.10-0219-01 P40.10-0220-01


Detaching


Models 163, 170, 171, 203, 211, 230
: The

spare wheel with collapsible tire is only

available as an assembly component. The

spare wheel with collapsible tire can only be

replaced complete. If the spare wheel is

damaged, remove the collapsible tire and

dispose of it and the rim separately.


Observe notes on tires and rims
Models 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171,

201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220,

230, 240, 414

AH40.10-P-9411-01A

1
Unscrew valve element from valve (43g) and

remove balance weights (43a)

Do
not
unscrew valve element on disk

wheels with tire pressure monitor sensor.


Assembly tool

*124589176300

Removal tool

*129589005900

2.1
Drain tire sealant from tire.

On tires which have been filled with

TIREFIT tire sealing agent:

#

AR40.10-P-1080A

Replace wheel sensor

AR40.15-P-0080A

3
Position pressing-off blade of tire installer on

the tire bead opposite the valve (43g)

Do not position on the tire side wall, but

on the bead flank, otherwise the carcass will

be damaged.

Wheels with wheel sensors:
Do
not


position press-off blades on both sides of the

rim in the area of the valve (43g), otherwise

the wheel sensor will be damaged.

4
Press inside and outside of tire over the

safety bead seat on the rim

5
Clamp the rim on the tire installer. Coat the

rim flange and tire bead with soapy water.

Align mounting head close to disk wheel (X, Y)

Only use soapy water for fitting and

removing tires.

6
Position the disk wheel so that the valve (43g)

is approx. 10 cm in front of the assembly

head, seen in the direction of rotation of the

tire mounting device

7
Lever tire bead with a tire iron over the

mounting lug and pull off the tire

Do not apply compressive force to the

wheel sensor otherwise it will be damaged.

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION
Suspension - 163 Chassis
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL NOTES ON WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0002-01A
All models with code 216b, 216c, 217a, 480
Fig. 1: Identifying Box Wrench (116 589 00 17 00)

The following instructions should be followed when disconnecting and connecting pressure lines:
Clean contaminated line connections before disconnecting them. Seal disconnected lines and hoses and
connections to components immediately with blind plugs.
Only use open box wrench and special tool when loosening and tightening pressure lines to avoid damage to the
line connections.
Check the component concerned and line connections for leaks after assembly work on the suspension
system.
NOTES ON CHECKING OIL LEVEL ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0003-01A
All models with SA Code 217a/ 480
Observe the following prerequisites when checking the oil level in the oil reservoir:
1. The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.
2. Check the oil level when the vehicle is ready to drive:
Vehicle ready for use with oil and coolant reservoirs filled.
Full fuel tank - compensate for any missing fuel by placing additional weight in trunk.
Spare wheel and vehicle tool kit in vehicle.
Unladen vehicle. Remove any luggage, fuel canisters etc. from the vehicle.
On vehicles with level control /ADS, the oil level in the oil reservoir may fall below the "min." mark
on the oil dipstick when the vehicle is loaded.

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AR40.10-P-1040A
Balance wheels
27.1.95

MODELS
124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240

MODEL
414

P40.10-0214-01

43a
Balance weight with retaining clip

43b
Adhesive weight

43c
Adhesive weight

P40.10-0215-01
P40.10-0216-01

43d
Balance weight for CTS wheel

43e
Support ring on CTS wheel

Balancing

1.1
Remove balance weight (43a) with retaining

clamp.

Installation tool

*124589176300

1.2
Remove adhesive weight (43b, 43c) with

removal tool

Removal tool

*129589005900

Use adhesive weights on light alloy disk

wheels with cramped installation conditions.
1.3
Remove balance weight for CTS wheel (43d)
from support ring (43e)
With special protection vehicles.

2
Clean wheels if necessary, attach to static

balancing machine and balance to a

maximum of 5 to 10g on each side of the

wheel.

Use recommended balancing machines;

observe manufacturer's instructions.

#

Mounting centering sleeve

AR40.10-P-1040-01A


Centering sleeve

*WH58.30-Z-1003-18A

Model 140, 210

Adjustment value on the balancing machine

for special protection vehicles with CTS

wheels.

AR40.10-P-1040-04A

3
Balance wheels on the vehicle
D
Wheels may only be finish-balanced on the

vehicle after they have been statically

balanced.

D
Vehicle doors must be closed.

D
Balance on steel rims with wheel covers.

D
Drive the rear wheels with the engine only

otherwise the rear axle center assembly will
be damaged.


Use recommended balancing machines;

observe manufacturer's instructions.

#

Type 124.2/3

Balancing on vehicles with 4MATIC

AR40.10-P-1040-02A

Models 124, 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210,

except 210.08/28

Balancing on vehicles with ETS, ASR or ESP

AR40.10-P-1040-03A

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