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2001 Mercedes Benz ML430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Booster Mounting Nuts | |||||||||
| C230, C280, C43, CLK320, CLK430, (1) CL500, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, S320, S420, (1) S500, SL500 & SLK230 | 15 (20) | ||||||||
| CL500, S430 & (2) S500 | 18 (24) | ||||||||
| ML320, ML430 & ML55 | 15 (20) | ||||||||
| Brake Caliper Bleed Screw | |||||||||
| ML320, ML430 & ML55 | 13 (18) | ||||||||
| Brake Disc Locking Bolt | |||||||||
| ML320, ML430 & ML55 | 18 (25) | ||||||||
| Brakeline Union Bolts | |||||||||
| ML320, ML430 & ML55 | 15 (20) | ||||||||
| C230, C280, C43, CLK320, CLK430, CL500, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, S320, S420, S430, S500, SL500 & SLK230 | 10 (14) | ||||||||
| Brake Pressure Switch-To-Master Cylinder | 11-22 (15-30) | ||||||||
| Front Axle | |||||||||
| Fixed Caliper Mounting Bolts (3) | |||||||||
| CL500, E430, S320, S420, S430, S500 & SL500 | 85 (115) | ||||||||
| ML430 & ML55 | 133 (180) | ||||||||
| Brake Caliper Carrier-To-Steering Knuckle Bolts (3) | |||||||||
| C230, C280, CLK320, CLK430, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430 & E55 | 85 (115) | ||||||||
| Floating Caliper Guide Pins | |||||||||
| C230, C280, CL500, CLK320, CLK430, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430 & SLK230 | 18 (25) | ||||||||
| C43 & E55 | 20 (27) | ||||||||
| ML320 | 22 (30) | ||||||||
| Rear Axle | |||||||||
| Fixed Caliper Mounting Bolts (3) | |||||||||
| C230, C280, CLK320, CLK430, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, SL500 & SLK230 | 41 (55) | ||||||||
| C43 | 52 (70) | ||||||||
| CL500, E320 (Wagon & 4-Matic), S320, S430, S500, ML430 & ML55 | 85 (115) | ||||||||
| Floating Caliper Guide Pins | |||||||||
| ML320 | 17 (23) | ||||||||
| Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts | |||||||||
| C230, C280, C43, CL500, CLK320, CLK430, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, S320, S420, S430, S500, SL500 & SLK230 | 15 (20) | ||||||||
| ML320, ML430 & ML55 | 18 (25) | ||||||||
| Wheel Lug Bolts | |||||||||
| C230, C280, C43, CLK320, CLK430, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, SL500 & SLK230 | 81 (110) | ||||||||
| CL500, S320, S420, S430, S500, ML320, ML430 & ML55 | 111 (150) | ||||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||
| Brake Caliper Bleed Screw | |||||||||
| C230, C280, CLK320, CLK430, CL500, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, S320, S420, S500, SL500 & SLK230 | 5 (7) | ||||||||
| C43 & E55 | 3 (4) | ||||||||
| Brake Disc Locking Bolt | |||||||||
| C230, C280, C43, CL500, CLK320, CLK430, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, S320, S420, S430, S500, SL500 & SLK230 | 89 (10) | ||||||||
| Wheel Bearing Clamping Nut | 71 (8) | ||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.