MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 81: R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function
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R/P Lock, Location

The R/P lock is integrated in the electronic selector lever module control unit (N15/5). See Fig. 81
.
R/P Lock, Task

Depending on the prerequisite, the RIP-lockout prevents a shift out of selector lever position "P" or a
changeover to selector lever position "R" from "N".
R/P Lock, Design

The R/P lock consists of:

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Locking lever (69)
R/P Locking Solenoid (89)
Rocker (100)
Leaf Spring Of Rocker (101)
Rocker Arm (102)
Leaf Spring Of Rocker Arm (103)
R/P Lock, Function

See R/P LOCK, FUNCTION
.
R/P Lock, Function

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Fig. 82: R/P Lock, Function (Locking Position)
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Function Of R/P Lock - Above a speed of approximately 10 km/h the R/P locking solenoid (89) is actuated by
the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5). See Fig. 82
. The R/P lock lever (90) is turned to
the lock position (shift from "N" to "R"). The tab on the lock lever (R lock) (90c) locks (R-lock (69c) the
locking disc (69). The selector lever (80) cannot be shifted into selector lever position "R".

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Fig. 83: R/P-Lock, Function (Locking Position)
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Function Of R/P Lock - The selector lever position "P" is locked whenever the R/P locking solenoid (89) is not
actuated by the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5). See Fig. 83
. The prerequisites for this
are as follows:
No voltage supply to the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5).
Brake pedal not depressed.
Under these conditions the locking lever (90) is in the locking position (P-lock).
The web on the locking lever (P-lock) (90b) locks the locking disc (69). It is not possible to shift the selector
lever (80) out of selector lever position "P".
Shift Detent Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function (Without Touch Shift)

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Fig. 84: Shift Detent Mechan ism (Without Touch Shift)
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Shift Detent, Location

The shift detent is integrated into the floor shift. See Fig. 84
.

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Shift Detent, Task

Fixing the selector lever positions "4", "3", "2", "1".
Shift Detent, Design

The shift detent consists of a detent (67a) containing a spring-loaded ball and the shift gate (67b) with
recesses arranged one under another.
Shift Detent, Function

When the selector lever is moved between the selector lever positions "4", "3", "2", "1" the shift detent
(67a) locks in position in one of the four recesses in the shift gate (67b).
Shift Detent Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function (With Touch Shift)
Fig. 85: Shift Detent Mechanism
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Shift Detent, Location

The shift detent (67) is integrated in the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5). See Fi
g.
85.
Shift Detent, Task

Fixes selector lever position "D".
Shift Detent, Design

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See SHIFT DETENT, DESIGN
.
Shift Detent, Function

See SHIFT DETENT, FUNCTION
.
Shift Detent, Design
Fig. 86: Shift Detent, Design
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Structure - The shift detent consists of:
The Locking Disc (69) Rigidly Connected To The Selector Lever (80). See Fig. 86
The Cam With Recess (69D)
A Leaf Spring (85) Bolted Onto The Body (81)
A Metal Roller (84) Inserted Into The Leaf Spring (85)
Shift Detent, Function

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Fig. 87: Shift Detent, Function
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