ML 63 AMG W164 V8-6.3L M156 (2007): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: ML 320 (163.154) V6-3.2L (112.942) (1998), ML 350 (163.157) V6-3.7L (112.970) (2004), ML 350 (164.156) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2009), ML 350 4MATIC (164.186) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2006), ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000), ML 450 (164.195) V6-3.5L (272.973) Hybrid (2010), ML 500 (163.175) V8-5.0L (113.965) (2003), ML 55 AMG (163.174) V8-5.5L (113.981) (2001), ML 550 (164.172) V8-5.5L (273.963) (2009).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information63 pages
  - Specifications › Alignment Specs2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
  - Service and Repair › AR40.20-P-0230GZ Attaching Mercedes-Benz Quick-Clamping Devices2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…41
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension30 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Steering › Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Module2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension17 pages
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins7 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Customer Interest: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module: › T-98_10-18B › Aug › 08 › Body - Paint Damaged On Liftgate2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module: › T-98_10-18B › Aug › 08 › Body - Paint Damaged On Liftgate
    Service and Repair › AR32.22-P-6000GZ Remove/Install Air Suspension Control Unit2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension49 pages
- Steering172 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Power Steering39 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids2 3 4
    Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Service and Repair › AR46.25-P-1000GZB Remove/Install Expansion Reservoir2 3 4 5
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR46.25-P-3015RT Remove/Install Hydraulic Line of Power Steering2 3 4 5 6 7
    Power Steering Pressure Control Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: › S-46_50-34A › Feb › 09 › Steering - Speed Sensitive Steering Malfunctions/DTC's2 3
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: › S-46_50-34A › Feb › 09 › Steering - Speed Sensitive Steering Malfunctions/DTC's2 3
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information13 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › AR46.30-P-0100GZ Checking Oil Pressure of Power Steering Pump2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Relays and Modules - Steering › Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Module2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering16 pages
    Power Adjustable Steering Column Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Steering Wheel Heater Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Wheel Heater Switch2 3 4
    Steering Wheel Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Adjustment Raise/Lower, Forward/Back Switch2 3 4 5
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Steering Column26 pages
    Power Adjustable Steering Column Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Column Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Column Bearing: › T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Steering Column Bearing: › T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Module2 3 4
    Steering Column Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Telescoping Wheel Motor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations
    Tilt Wheel Motor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Adjustment Raise/Lower, Forward/Back Switch2 3 4 5
  - Steering Gear › Component Information27 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins9 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins:4 pages
    T-46_20-61A › Apr › 08 › Steering - Rattling/Thumping Noise On Rough Roads2
    T-46_20-58 › Jun › 07 › Steering - Steering Gear Leakage Information2
    Customer Interest: › T-46_20-61A › Apr › 08 › Steering - Rattling/Thumping Noise On Rough Roads2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Gear: › T-72_20-59E › Apr › 09 › Body - Liftgate Open Message/Liftgate Won't Latch Fully2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Gear: › T-72_20-59E › Apr › 09 › Body - Liftgate Open Message/Liftgate Won't Latch Fully
    Description and Operation › GF46.20-P-5137GZ Steering Gear of Rack-and-Pinion Steering, Component Description2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Steering Mounted Controls Assembly › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Mounted Controls Assembly: › T-46_10-48A › Sep › 07 › Electrical - Steering Wheel Buttons Inoperative2
    Customer Interest for Steering Mounted Controls Assembly: › T-46_10-48A › Sep › 07 › Electrical - Steering Wheel Buttons Inoperative2
    Description and Operation › GF82.90-P-0001GZ Multifunction Steering Wheel, Function2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Steering Shaft:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins16 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Customer Interest:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft Coupler:4 pages
    S-68_05-47A › Dec › 08 › Accessories - Can't Program Garage Door Opener2
    S-68_05-74 › Apr › 08 › Garage Door Opener - Range Too Short/Can't Program2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft Coupler:0 pages
    S-68_05-47A › Dec › 08 › Accessories - Can't Program Garage Door Opener
    S-68_05-74 › Apr › 08 › Garage Door Opener - Range Too Short/Can't Program
  - Steering Wheel5 pages
    Steering Wheel Heater Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Wheel Heater Switch2 3 4
    Steering Wheel Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations
  - Tie Rod12 pages
    Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR46.40-P-0400GZ Check and Replace Rubber Boot2 3 4
    Tie Rod End › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Service Information2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
- Suspension255 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Service Information2
    Testing and Inspection › AP33.20-P-3353GZ Inspect Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › AR33.20-P-0440GZ Replace Supporting Joint2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm Bushing: › T-33_15-34A › May › 08 › Suspension - Front Axle Grunting/Creaking Noises2
    Customer Interest for Control Arm Bushing: › T-33_15-34A › May › 08 › Suspension - Front Axle Grunting/Creaking Noises2
  - Cross-Member › Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair2
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Radius Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5
  - Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension14 pages
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Customer Interest for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Service and Repair › AR32.22-P-6000GZ Remove/Install Air Suspension Control Unit2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension24 pages
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations › Level Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Locations2
    Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Locations › Comfort/Sport Switch (ADS)2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control4 pages
    Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Stabilizer Link › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Link: › T-32_20-56 › Oct › 07 › Steering/Suspension - Front Axle Area Thumping Noise
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Link: › T-32_20-56 › Oct › 07 › Steering/Suspension - Front Axle Area Thumping Noise
  - Subframe25 pages
    Front Subframe › System Information11 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Rear Subframe › System Information8 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7
    Rear Subframe Mount › System Information › Service and Repair › AR35.10-P-0040-02GZ Remove/Install Front Rubber Mount In Rear Axle Mount2 3 4 5 6
  - Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)126 pages
    Accumulator, Suspension Control › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Air Silencer, Suspension Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins9 pages
    Customer Interest: › T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Air Silencer: › T-91_10-132A › Mar › 08 › Interior - Head Restraint/Seat Non-Functional/SRS Lamp2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Air Silencer: › T-91_10-132A › Mar › 08 › Interior - Head Restraint/Seat Non-Functional/SRS Lamp
    Air Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
    Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins30 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Compressor/Pump:10 pages
    LI32-22_P-47927-2 › Sep › 09 › Suspension - 'AIRMATIC' Service Required Displayed/DTC's2 3
    2008080001 › Aug › 08 › Campaign - Air Suspension Compressor Inspect/Replace2 3
    T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    T-32_22-50A › Jan › 08 › Suspension - 'Airmatic(R) Inoperative' Message/DTC's Set2
    Customer Interest:7 pages
    LI32-22_P-47927-2 › Sep › 09 › Suspension - 'AIRMATIC' Service Required Displayed/DTC's2 3
    T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    T-32_22-50A › Jan › 08 › Suspension - 'Airmatic(R) Inoperative' Message/DTC's Set2
    Recalls: › 2008080001 › Aug › 08 › Campaign - Air Suspension Compressor Inspect/Replace2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Compressor/Pump: › 2008080001 › Aug › 08 › Campaign - Air Suspension Compressor Inspect/Replace2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Compressor/Pump:7 pages
    LI32-22_P-47927-2 › Sep › 09 › Suspension - 'AIRMATIC' Service Required Displayed/DTC's2 3
    T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    T-32_22-50A › Jan › 08 › Suspension - 'Airmatic(R) Inoperative' Message/DTC's Set2
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Level Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information › Locations › Solenoid Valve 1, Front Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations › Level Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information28 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Customer Interest: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module:20 pages
    LI82-85_P-048277 › Nov › 09 › COMAND(R) or Audio APS - Theft Protection Active Appears2
    LI82-85_P-0480912 › Oct › 09 › COMAND(R) System - System Starts Then Switches OFF2 3 4
    LI58-40_P-048110 › Sep › 09 › Computer/Controls - DAS/XD Add-Ons Software Update2 3 4 5 6 7
    LI58-40_P-048050 › Sep › 09 › Computers/Controls - Software Update2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module:0 pages
    LI82-85_P-048277 › Nov › 09 › COMAND(R) or Audio APS - Theft Protection Active Appears
    LI82-85_P-0480912 › Oct › 09 › COMAND(R) System - System Starts Then Switches OFF
    LI58-40_P-048110 › Sep › 09 › Computer/Controls - DAS/XD Add-Ons Software Update
    LI58-40_P-048050 › Sep › 09 › Computers/Controls - Software Update
    Service and Repair › AR32.22-P-6000GZ Remove/Install Air Suspension Control Unit2 3 4
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Locations2
    Suspension Hose/Line › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Locations › Comfort/Sport Switch (ADS)2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR32.20-P-0200GZ Remove/Install Front Spring2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Strut Mount › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Strut Mount: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
    Customer Interest for Strut Mount: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › AR33.20-P-0315GZ Remove/Install Front Axle Shaft Flange and Double-Row Angular Ball Bearing2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Wheels and Tires111 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires9 pages
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations › TPM [RDK] Wheel Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Tire Monitoring System28 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Tire Pressure Monitor Antenna › Component Information4 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › AR40.15-P-0250GZ Remove/Install Rear TPM Wheel Antenna2 3
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations › TPM [RDK] Wheel Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Tires › Component Information36 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Description and Operation › GF40.10-P-1020-01A Tire Designation2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Testing and Inspection › AP40.10-P-4051Z Check Tires For Damage and Crack Formations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Wheels › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › AR33.20-P-0315GZ Remove/Install Front Axle Shaft Flange and Double-Row Angular Ball Bearing2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Specifications2
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections