MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 31: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Flange And Double-Row Angular Ball Bearing Components
Modification notes
7.8.00Pulling out front axle
shaft flange, changed
Step 2:
The front axle shaft flange is now pulled out using a
stationary press and not with the auxiliary hydraulic
press.
AR33.20-P-
0315-01GI

Remove/Install
1Remove steering knuckle AR33.25-P-
0400GH
2Pull out front axle shaft flange (9)
AR33.20-P-
0315-01GI
Extractor toolFig. 19
Extraction and insertion toolFig. 20
3Detach circlip (9p)
Installation: Ensure that the circlip
seats securely in the wheel carrier.
Pliers for locking ring*WH58.30-Z-
1009-02A
4Pull double-row angular ball bearing
(9n) out of steering knuckle AR33.20-P-
0315-03GH
Extraction and insertion toolFig. 20
AR33.20-P-
0315-04GH

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Test values for wheel location, wheel hub
Fig. 32: Identifying Extraction Tool (202 589 04 43 00)

Fig. 33: Identifying Extraction A nd Installation Tool (140 589 08 43 00)
5Pulling inner bearing race off front
axle shaft flange Thrust pieceFig. 26
PullerFig. 27
Tensioning clampFig. 28
Inspect
6Check lateral and radial runout of
front axle shaft flange (9)
Following predefined repair plan.
Permissible lateral runout*BE33.20-P-
1001-01B
Permitted vertical runout
If readings are lower than specification,
it may be necessary to: ?
Replace front axle shaft flange.
*BE33.20-P-
1002-01B
7Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series
163
BE33.20-P-1001-
01BPermissible lateral runout of front axle shaft flange when removedmm0.03
BE33.20-P-1002-
01BPermissible radial r unout of front axle shaft flange at center
centering when removedmm0.03

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Fig. 34: Identifying Thrust Piece (124 589 02 34 00)
Fig. 35: Identifying Puller (001 589 50 33 00)

Fig. 36: Identifying Clamping Pliers (140 589 01 34 00)

Commercially available tools
CHECKING FOLLOWER JOINT OF STEERING KNUCKLE MOUN T (INSTALLED) - AR33.20-P-0426GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-1009-02APliers for circlip, inner

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Fig. 37: Identifying Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount
PRESSING OUT AND ATTACHING SUPPORTING JOINT AT STEERING KNUCKLE - AR33.20-P-0440-01GH
Wheel location, hub
Fig. 38: Identifying Prong Wrench (385 589 00 07 00)

Remove
1. Push supporting joint (7) out of steering knuckle using suitable tool.
Inspect
1Raise front of vehicle
2Check rubber boot (8f) for cracks and damage
3
Check play in follower joint (8) by firmly
pulling and pushing on the front wheel while
feeling the ball joint at the same time.
If inspection indicates that upper
control (6) arm should be replaced,
proceed as follows: ?

Upper control arm, removal and
installationAR33.20-P-
0500GH
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA33.20-P-1003-01DLocking slotted nut, supporting joint to steering knuckleNM300

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Fig. 39: Identifying Steering Knuckle Supporting Joint
Install
2. Insert supporting joint (7) and attach locking grooved nut (7) .
3. Pull in supporting joint (7) using claw-type wrench (044) until it abuts.
Fig. 40: Identifying Steering Knuckle Supporting Joint And Attaching Locking Grooved Nut

PRESSING OFF AND ATTACHING SUPPORTING JOINT AT LOWER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0440-02GH
Wheel location, hub
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA33.20-P-1002-01DSelf-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckleNM85

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Fig. 41: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
Pressing off
1. Unscrew self-locking nut from supporting joint (7).
2. Mount pressure piece (044a).
3. Press supporting joint (7) out of wishbone using two-arm puller.
4. Remove puller.
Installation
5. Clean tapered connection.
6. Replace self-locking nut and screw on .
Fig. 42: Identifying Lower Wishbone Supporting Joint, Mount Pressure Piece & Two
-Arm Puller
REPLACE SUPPORTING JOINT - AR33.20-P-0440GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

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Fig. 43: Identifying Brake Caliper Dust Shield And Supporting Joint
Wheel location, hub
Remove
1Remove steering knuckle AR33.25-P-
0400GH
2Detach and rotate brake caliper dust shield
3Press supporting joint (7) out of steering knuckle (5) AR33.20-P-0440-
01GH
Install
4Pull in supporting joint (7) with locking slotted
round nut until it abuts
Replace locking
slotted nut.AR33.20-P-0440-
01GH
*BA33.20-P-1003-
01D
Claw-type wrenchFig. 38
5Attach brake caliper dust shield
6Install steering knuckle AR33.25-P-
0400GH
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA33.20-P-1003-01DLocking slotted nut, supporting joint to steering knuckleNM300

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Fig. 44: Identifying Prong Wrench (385 589 00 07 00)
PRESSING OUT AND ATTACHING FOLLOWER JOINT AT STEERING KNUCKLE - AR33.20-P-0500-01GH
Wheel location, hub
Fig. 45: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)

Fig. 46: Identifying Support (163 589 01 43 00)
NumberDesignationModel
163
BA33.20-P-1001-
01DSelf-locking nut, upper transverse control arm follower joint to
steering knuckleNM50

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Fig. 47: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
Pushing off
1. Unscrew self-locking nut from follower joint (8).
2. Mount thrust piece (043a).
3. Place support (043b) on joint of front axle shaft.
4. Push follower joint (8) out of steering knuckle using press (043).
5. Remove press, support, and thrust piece.
Installation
6. Clean conical joint.
7. Install new self-loc king nut and tighten.
Fig. 48: Identifying Steering Knuckle Fo llower Joint And Mount Thrust Piece

REMOVING AND INSTALLING UPPER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0500GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

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Fig. 49: Identifying Upper Wishbone Components

Remove/install
Notes on self-locking nuts and
boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-
0001-01A
1
Remove front wheels


Remove, remount front road
wheels, rotate as necessaryAP40.10-P-
4050GH
2Remove shock absorber AR32.25-P-
0105GH
3Detach brake line bracket from
steering knuckle
4Use extractor to remove guide
joint from upper control arm (6)
AR33.20-P-
0500-01GH
*BA33.20-P-
1001-01D
Thrust pieceFig. 45
SupportFig. 46
PressFig. 47
5
Secure steering knuckle to shock
absorber with a wire to prevent it
from tilting down To avoid leaks within the hydraulic brake
system and open circuits in the electrical
wiring, never tug on the brake lines or the
electrical wiring.


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