Putting together my MB W163 after some major repairs

I did some major repairs on my Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI (W163) in 2021-2022. The car sat in my garage for 18 months or so.
In this video:
- Showing the suspension/brakes after changing a lot of new parts
- Testing manually if the engine still rotates (using a 27 mm socket)
- First start in 18 months - see also my previous video: • Starting a 2005 Merced...
- Putting the car together:
- Engine cooling fan assembly
- Windshield washer reservoir
- Wiring/connectors in the front end I had to take out of the way
- The engine compartment main fuse/relay box
- Brake pipe retaining clips
- Plastic inner fenders
- Rear bumper cover
- Headlights and their trim
- Washing the wheels, waxing alloy rims
- Installing winter wheels
- Tightening hub nuts with a 36 mm socket (torque spec 490 Nm)
Final parts/cost listing:
- Some CRC Rust Remover
- Some CRC Galvacolor
- Some "AT" inner cavity wax/oil
- Front prop shaft A1634100301-A8 (used) ~120 €
- Brake pipe Cu-Ni 4.75mm (3/16") ~10 meters ~50 €
- Brake pipe Cu-Ni 6.35mm (1/4") ~2 meters ~20 €
- Brake pipe connector M10x1x5 pair A 22-2100
- Brake pipe connector M12x1x6 pair B 22-2101 (or M12x1x6,5 pair BX 22-2102, can't remember which I used...)
- Brake pipe union piece M10x1 "A" or "D" 22-2116
(Those codes are used by local "Motonet" car spare part supplier)
- Connectors and unions total price ~20 €
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- Tie rod end, inner FAG 840010510 2x12,19 = 24,38€
- Tie rod end, outer right FAG 840116910 17,48€
- Tie rod end, outer left FAG 840117110 17,48€
- Tie rod boot LEMFÖRDER 3492001 2x4,80 = 9,60€
- CV joint boot FEBI BILSTEIN 37352 17,12€
- Control arm, front left upper KRAFT AUTOMOTIVE 4211030 30,34€
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- Lower control arm bolts and nuts (VW N 10742901 Hex collared bolt M14X1,5X120X90 + Hexagon collar nut N 10401801) 37€
- Rear shock absorbers Optimal A-3405G ~165€
- Rear springs Monroe SP3691 2x56,27€ = 112,54€
- Upper control arm rear left TEKNOROT M-814 56,06€
- Upper control arm rear right TEKNOROT M-813 53,94€
- Upper control arm bolt/nut kit LEMFÖRDER 38114 01 2x5,26€ = 10,52€
- Lower ball joint installation tool SIDEM R10093 8,95€
- Lower ball joint JP GROUP 1350250100 2x13,17€ = 26,34€
- Wheel bearing kit FAG 713 6677 40 2x29,10€ = 58,2€
- Toe adjustment bar rear left FEBI BILSTEIN 46259 50,75€
- Toe adjustment bar rear right FEBI BILSTEIN 46260 61,79€
- Rear toe adjustment bolt kit (eccentric) Febest 1629-163-KIT 2x45€ = ~90€
- Rear sway bar bushings TOPRAN 401 698 2x4,28€ = 8,56€
- Rear sway bar drop links TRW JTS981 2x13,26€ = 26,51€
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- Bleeding screws for rear calipers (2-piston Brembo) QUICK BRAKE 0100 (M8x1,25-25 key size 8mm) 2x0,22 € = 0,44 €
- Bleeding screws for front calipers (4-piston Brembo) QUICK BRAKE 0011 (M8x1,25-36 key size 9mm) 2x0,40 € = 0,80 €
- Accessory kit, parking brake shoes (kit includes springs and retainers for both sides) QUICK BRAKE 105-0808 3,60 €
- Repair kit, expander (kit includes expanders and adjustment screws for both sides) QUICK BRAKE 120 53 019 14,63 €
- Rear brake disc FEBI BILSTEIN 24350 2x30,38 € = 60,76 €
- Rear brake pads (kit includes pads for both sides) FTE BL1747A2 28,63 €
- Accessory kit, disc brake pads (kit includes pins and pad retaining springs for both sides) QUICK BRAKE 109-1794 4,08 €
- Brake disc retaining screw kit TEXTAR TPM0006 (1 kit includes 2 screws) 2x1,75 € = 3,50 €
- Rear brake hose ATE 83.6105-0300.3 2x11,35 € = 22,69 €
- Brake fluid 2L DOT4 18 €
Total cost ~1273 €

[@Mercedesdriver2012]

good job. The video series about the W163 ML is great. The detail shots and work processes in particular turned out well. I myself drive an ML from 1999 as the first owner. Best regards from Germany.

[@ccrepairchannel]

Thanks! I wish you many happy kilometers with your ML!

[@HERO-gi5yi]

You worked hard. This will help me fix my car

[@ccrepairchannel]

It’s hard work with these sometimes… Thanks for your comment, I’m glad if I helped you. Feel free to ask if you need any more tips!

[@keithexum7312]

Great video! Love my w163!

[@ccrepairchannel]

Thanks! Great all-weather car 🙂

[@lssamabu3427]

The content is professional and accurate in assembling the parts. Thank you for your most wonderful effort 👍

[@ccrepairchannel]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@lssamabu3427]

@@ccrepairchannel I have an inquiry, please, how much oil is in the front differential, the rear differential, the amount of oil in the transmission box, and what is the appropriate oil number for a Mercedes 163 W. Greetings to you.

[@ccrepairchannel]

@@lssamabu3427 I haven’t done oil change for those yet, but I’ve read that the capacities should be: Front diff 1.2 liters / Rear diff 1.6 liters / Transfer case 1.5-1.7 liters. Gear oil specs are in MB sheet 231.1, currently it says 235.74 for differential / 236.10 for transfer case, if I’m interpreting it correctly.

[@lssamabu3427]

@@ccrepairchannel thank you so much

[@olivier2922]

Bravo bon travail les jantes sont revenus à l'état neuf

[@ccrepairchannel]

Thanks!

[@PROFESSIONAL.C-W]

good man

[@avasolaris1]

What size are the wheels? I have the same brakes on mine and wonder if 17 inch diameter wheels will fit. I have amg 20 inch on mine

[@ccrepairchannel]

17” and they barely clear the front calipers 😬