[Sergio]

Hello folks,
I'm no longer a young healthy male and my arthritis is taking a toll on my shoulders so I need the part number for the guide screw (don't know the correct name) to remove / reinstall the very heavy wheels on my ML500.
Do any of you folks have the part number handy?
Thanks!

 

[Witek_M]

I am not sure there is such thing from MB. Go to any shop that works on MB and ask for a bolt from W201 idler arm repair kit. Cut the head off, taper the end. It makes perfect guide for wheels.

 

[Mike's ML]

Unfortunately the ML's did not come with that handy tool. My 190E has one in the tool kit but it has a different thread size than the ML's. I thought I had seen that tool available from Mercedes years ago, not sure. Ask at your dealer.
Mike

 

[Sergio]

When I had my ML430 I purchased that tool from the dealer. I can look at the PN but the question is will it fit the ML500 as well? Not sure about the bolt sizes on both ML430 and 500.
Thanks!

 

[Mike's ML]

I'm pretty sure all W163 ML's have the same bolt thread size. The lengths may be different for different style rims but I think the thread size is the same.
Mike

 

[Sergio]

Cool. Thanks!

 

[43sqd]

They certainly do make them. I bought them as soon as I got the truck.

Order #1124, for ML's.

Witek, you will need both numbers for your work.


Mercedes Benz Wheel Stud Alignment Guide Tool Set:eBay Motors (item 250546598194 end time Dec-13-09 18:01:53 PST)

 

[Unhofliche_Gesundheit]

i got the guide pin for my ml320 from the dealer for a mere 4.31$.
helps quite a bit but still not a piece of cake to mount the wheel.
i keep it in the glove box
sorry i cant provide the part number - but your dealer should be able to look it up.
shorter than the illustration at the link provided by 43sqd - and lacks the nice finish too.

 

[Sergio]

Thanks 43sqd. I was looking at a M14 X 1.5. Is that the correct size?

 

[43sqd]

Thanks 43sqd. I was looking at a M14 X 1.5. Is that the correct size?

Sergio, I previously posted that #1124 is the size you need.

 

[Sergio]

They sell those tools on e-bay for Mercedes and I see two sizes: M12 X1.5 and M14 X 1.5. That's why I was asking.
I will go to the dealer first and then opt for e-bay (#1124 as you said).
Thanks

 

[Darkmann]

My 01 E has it but the ML didn't come with one. Be careful if you do get the skinny aluminum one (like the one for my E). It does support the wheel but not for long. I have the sport wheel and that tool (the one from my E) didn't hold up that well - it bent. Or, maybe it was my 19 inchers that bent it. I don't recall but the tool did sustain permanent deformation after one use on one wheel.

 

[43sqd]

My 01 E has it but the ML didn't come with one. Be careful if you do get the skinny aluminum one (like the one for my E). It does support the wheel but not for long. I have the sport wheel and that tool (the one from my E) didn't hold up that well - it bent. Or, maybe it was my 19 inchers that bent it. I don't recall but the tool did sustain permanent deformation after one use on one wheel.

You must use both on a wheel so the weight is distributed.

 

[Sergio]

You must use both on a wheel so the weight is distributed.

Both my W202 and W124 came with only one tool but I see that 2 or more is ideal.

 

[Darkmann]

You must use both on a wheel so the weight is distributed.

Wish I has 2 but the car comes with only one. BTW, I bought a brass one from performance products. Unfortunately they sent me the wrong threads. Sent it back and never bothered to reoder. maybe they have the correct thread for the ML. The brass piece was very solid.

 

[kar don]

They are called Wheel Hanger's I believe.

I think the OEM wheel hanger for the S-class is strong enough and works for the ML.