MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 1: Removing & Installing Oil Pump
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Remove/Install
1 - Remove transmission with torque converter. See REMOVE/INSTALL TRANSMISSION WITH
TORQUE CONVERTER.
2 - Put transmission down on workbench. See Fig. 1
.
3 - Take transmission housing (1) off torque converter housing (2). See Fig. 1
.
4 - Pull torque converter housing (2) off transmission housing (1).
5 - Unscrew internal Torx drive bolts (4a) of oil pump (4).
6 - Screw two opposed bolts (a) into the oil pump housing (4) and press the oil pump (4) out of the
converter housing (2) by applying light blows with a plastic hammer.
Inspect
7 - Check oil pump (4).
8 - Check teflon rings (5a) of multi-disk brake B1 (5), replace if necessary.
9 - Install in the reverse order. NOTE: Internal Torx drive bolts (2a) 15 bolts and internal Torx drive bolts (1a) 2
bolts.
NOTE: The intermediate panel (6) on the torque converter housing (2) can usually
be used several times. The panel must not be coated with sealant.
NOTE: Bolt, transmission housing to converter housing. See Fig. 2
.
NOTE: Ensure that the multi-disk clutch K1 (3) does not fall out.
NOTE: Bolt, oil pump with multi-disk brake B1 to converter housing. See Fig. 2
.
NOTE: According to condition: Dismantle and assemble oil pump. See
DISMANTLING & ASSEMBLING OIL PUMP
.
NOTE: Insert both teflon rings (5a) into groove with grease so that the joint stays
together.

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Fig. 2: Torque Converter Housing Tightening Torques
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Dismantling & Assembling Oil Pump
1 - Remove pump gears (22 a nd 23) from pump housing. See Fig. 3.
2 - Check radial seal ring ( 24), replace if necessary.
3 - Replace O-ring (25).
4 - Lubricate pump gears and place in the pump housing. Insert pump gear (22) so that the charger
(arrow) points towards the pump housing.
CAUTION: Use ATF oil.

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Fig. 3: Dismantling & Assembling Oil Pump
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REMOVE/INSTALL TRANSMISSION WITH TORQUE CONVERTER

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Fig. 4: Removing & Installing Transmission With Torque Converter
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Remove/Install -
1 - Disconnect ground cable of battery. See DISCONNECT GROUND LEAD FROM BATTERY
.
2 - Remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE .
3 - Unbolt oil filler pipe (3) from crankcase. See Fig. 4
.
4 - Remove heat shield (5) and disconnect 13-pin plug connector (2).
5 - Remove locking clips (21) and remove shift.
6 - Unscrew oil drain screw on oil pan (14).
7.1 - Unscrew oil drain screw for torque converter (15).
8.1 - Detach wire for park lock interlock (7) at transmission.
9 - Lambda sensors for primary catalytic converters remove.
10 - Unscrew oil lines (4) to oil cooler from transmission.
11 - Remove cover in oil pan (18) and disconnect torque converter from driven plate at flange.
12 - Unscrew bolts of transmission (19) at crankcase and take out transmission downwards at an angle
using a lifting device. NOTE: Code radio, set clock, normalize power windows and set timer in vehicles
with stationary heater.
NOTE: Adjust shift rod using pliers. See Fig. 10
.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid is burnt or contains wear particles, the oil cooler
lines and oil cooler must be flushed out: Flush oil cooler and oil cooler
lines.
NOTE: Only up to A145272,X708318. For installation and removal, position
selector lever or range selector lever in position "P" and leave in position
"P" when cable/transmission is removed. See REMOVING & INSTALLING
WIRE CABLE/TRANSMISSION FOR PARKING SHIFT LOCK ON
TRANSMISSION.
NOTE: Only up to A145272, X708318.
Upon Installation: Adjust cables for parking shift lock. See ADJUSTING
WIRE CABLES FOR PARKING LOCK INTERLOCK.
NOTE: Upon Installation: Check function of parking shift lock.

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13 - Remove torque converter using 168 589 00 62 00 Grab Handle. See Fig. 9.
14 - Install in reverse order. Torque to specifications. See Fig. 5
- Fig. 8 .
15 - Inspect ATF level in automatic transmission, add ATF if necessary.
Fig. 5: Housing Torque Specifications

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NOTE: Secure torque converter to prevent it from falling out.
NOTE: Grease the torque converter lightly on drive flange.
NOTE: When refilling or after an oil change pour in approximately 5 quarts of
transmission oil first.

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Fig. 6: Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Torque Specifications
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Fig. 7: Torque Converter Specifications

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Fig. 8: Transfer Case, Complete Unit Torque Specifications
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Fig. 9: 168 589 00 62 00 Grab Handle

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