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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 W163

4.3L V8 M113•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque3753 Fluid9 DTC675 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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Clock Spring Torque Specs

for 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430 W163 4.3L V8 M113 · AWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Airbag Module Bolts

Critical

Torx - disconnect battery first

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Clock Spring Screws

Critical

Align marks before removal

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Steering Column Covers

Plastic clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Steering Wheel Nut

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Terminal Bolts

Critical

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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