MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 68: Identifying Front Axle Gear Components
Modification notes
8.1.07Filling capacity, Specifications for Operating FluidsModel 163*BF33.30-P-1001-03B

Remove/install
1
Remove front wheels


Remove/install wheels, rotate if
necessaryAP40.10-P-
4050GH
2Drain front axle gear oil
Installation: ?
Check front axle gear oil level and
top up if necessary
Oil drain screw: ?AR33.30-P-
0525-02GH

Oil filler plug: ?*BA33.30-P-
1003-03B
*BA33.30-P-
1002-03B
*BF33.30-P-
1001-03B
3Unbolt propeller shaft at flange on front
axle transmission *BA41.20-P-
1001-01A
4Press both follower joints out of upper
transverse control arms using puller
Check rubber boot and ball joint for
wear and damage.AR33.20-P-
0500-01GH
*BA33.20-P-
1001-01D

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Wheel location, hub
Front final-drive unit
Propeller shaft of front axle gear
Front axle gear
Thrust pieceFig. 45
SupportFig. 46
PressFig. 47
5Remove lower engine compartment
panelingModel 163.157 /172 /174 /175AR61.20-P-
1105GH
Model 163.113 /128AR94.30-P-
5400GH
6Press left and right front axle shafts out
of front axle gear Do not damage shield.
Suspend steering knuckle with
wire.

7Disconnect vent hose from front axle
gear
8Remove bolts (14a) *BA33.30-P-
1001-03B
9Remove front axle gear (14).
10Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.20-P-1001-01DSelf-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckleNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.30-P-1001-03BBolt securing front axle gear to front axle carrierNm135
BA33.30-P-1002-03BOil filler screw, front axle gearNm50
BA33.30-P-1003-03BOil drain screw, front axle gearNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA41.20-P-1001-01ASelf-locking bolt of propeller shaft to front-axle gear flangeNm40
Number Designation Model 163
BF33.30-P-1001-
03BFilling capacityFront axle gearLiters1.2
Specifications for Operating
FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0235-
07B

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Fig. 69: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
Fig. 70: Identifying Base (163 589 01 43 00)

Fig. 71: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

REPLACE SHAFT SEAL ON DR IVE PINION - AR33.30-P-0530GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

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Fig. 72: Identifying Drive Flange & Hexagon Collar Nut
Fig. 73: Counterholding Drive Flange Using Retainer Wrench
Fig. 74: Identifying Drift

Fig. 75: Identifying Radial Sealing Ring

Modification notes
8.1.07Filling capacity, Specificat ions for Operating FluidsModel 163*BF33.30-P-1001-03B

Remove/install
Notes on self-locking nuts AH00.00-N-

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Propeller shaft of front axle gear
Front axle gear
and boltsAll models0001-01A
1
Unbolt propeller shaft at
flange on front axle
transmission
*BA41.20-P-
1001-01A
2Measure and note friction
torque
AR33.30-P-
0470-04GH
Connection pieceFig. 63
Torque meterFig. 64
41 mm socket wrench bit, hexagon, 3/4 inch
square
3Loosen and remove hexagon
collar nut (14b)
Installation: Replace hexagon collar nut and
locking plate.
Tighten hexagon collar nut in stages until the
previously measured friction torque is obtained.
Secure hexagon collar nut.
Counterhold drive flange using retainer wrench
(092).

Retainer wrenchFig. 78
4Detach drive flange (14c)
5Press out radial sealing ring
(14d) using a suitable tool Installation: Drive in radial sealing ring using
drift (093). Replace radial sealing ring and coat lip
with universal hypoid gear oil:

Universal hypoid gear oils
(SAE 85 W-90) BB00.40-P-
0235-07A
DriftFig. 79
6Install in the reverse order
7Check front axle oil level *BF33.30-P-
1001-03B
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA41.20-P-1001-01ASelf-locking bolt of propeller shaft to front-axle gear flangeNm40
NumberDesignationModel 163
BF33.30-P-1001-
03BFilling capacity Front axle gearLiters1.2
Specifications for
Operating FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0235-
07B

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Fig. 76: Identifying Connecting Piece (100 589 02 59 00)
Fig. 77: Identifying Torque Meter (001 589 49 21 00)

Fig. 78: Identifying Retainer Wrench (163 589 00 07 00)

Fig. 79: Identifying Drift (163 589 00 15 00)

REMOVE/INSTALL RADIAL SHAFT SEAL AT FRONT AXLE GEAR OF FRONT AXLE SHAFT - AR33.30-P-0545GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

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Fig. 80: Identifying Press Ou t Radial Shaft Sealing Ring
Fig. 81: Identifying Radial Sh aft Sealing Ring And Drift

Modification notes
8.1.07Filling capacity, Specificat ions for Operating FluidsModel 163*BF33.30-P-1001-03B

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


Remove/install wheels, rotate
if necessaryAP40.10-P-
4050GH
2Drain front axle oil *BF33.30-P-
1001-03B
3
Press follower joint out of
upper transverse control arm
using puller
AR33.20-P-
0500-01GH
*BA33.20-P-
1001-01D
Thrust pieceFig. 45
SupportFig. 46
PressFig. 47

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Wheel location, hub
Front axle gear
Fig. 82: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)

Fig. 83: Identifying Base (163 589 01 43 00)
4Lever front axle shaft out of
front axle transmission Do not damage shield.
5Press out radial shaft sealing
ring (14e) using a suitable tool Installation: Drive in radial shaft seal using
drift (094). Install new radial shaft seal and coat
lip with universal hypoid gear oil.

Universal hypoid gear oils
(SAE 85 W-90) BB00.40-P-
0235-07A
DriftFig. 85
6Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.20-P-1001-01DSelf-locking nut, upper wishbone foll ower joint to steering knuckleNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BF33.30-P-1001-
03BFilling capacityFront axle gearLiters1.2
Specifications for
Operating FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0235-
07B

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Fig. 84: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
Fig. 85: Identifying Drift (163 589 01 15 00)

PRESS FRONT AXLE SHAFT OUT OF FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE - AR33.30-P-0620-04GH
Fig. 86: Identifying Extraction A nd Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)
1. Push front axle shaft out of front axle shaft flan
ge using extraction and installation tool.

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Fig. 87: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Flange
REMOVE/INSTALL FRON T AXLE SHAFTS - AR33.30-P-0620GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Illustration shows left-hand side
Fig. 88: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Components


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

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