How to carry out replacement: Control Arm ML 270 CDI 2.7 (163.113) ML W163
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How to change rear upper arm on Mercedes ML W163 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 320 (163.154), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 230 (163.136), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 430 (163.172), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG (163.174), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI (163.128), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 500 (163.175), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 (163.157), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: rear upper arm – Mercedes ML W163. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #21
Impact socket №10
Impact socket №13
Impact socket №21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear upper arm – Mercedes ML W163. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left upper control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear upper arm – Mercedes ML W163. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes ML W163
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  3. Step 6
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    Unscrew the ABS sensor fastening from the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 7
    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #19.
  5. Step 9
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
  6. Step 10
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 11
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 12
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 13
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a combination spanner #13 (2 pieces).
  9. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #13.
  10. Step 16
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  11. Step 17
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.
    Step 18
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  12. Step 19
    Unscrew the lower arm fastening. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 20
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 21
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    Detach the lower control arm.
  13. Step 22
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 23
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    Remove the upper control arm.
  14. Step 24
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 25
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    Install a new upper control arm.
    Replacement: rear upper arm – Mercedes ML W163. Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.Position the control arm according to its mounting holes.
  15. Step 26
    Install the fastening bolts.
    Step 27
    Attach the lower control arm. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Step 28
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    Install the fastening bolts. Use a hammer.
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