Body dimensions
Dimensional characteristics for checking the correct geometry of the body
Dimensional characteristics for checking body geometry (using the ML 320 as an example)
Dimensional characteristics for checking body geometry (using the ML 320 as an example)
Dimensional characteristics for checking body geometry (using the ML 320 as an example)
General information | |
Body | Self-supporting, with a rigid life-saving frame, front and rear zones of directional energy-absorbing deformation; internal and onboard amplifiers were used to protect against side collisions. Available in two body styles: standard and long wheelbase |
Bottom and wheel arches | Covered with resistant protective mastic. |
Designation in the text | Pillar Guides (front to back) A, B and C |
Side airbags | Above the side windows and in all doors |
Vehicle overall dimensions, mm | See Specifications for Chapter Controls and techniques for safe operation |
Hood and door adjustment | |
Landing gaps in body openings, mm | |
| 5.0 ± 0.5 |
| 9.5 ± 0.5 |
Drawbar Mounting Dimensions | See Specifications for Chapter Controls and techniques for safe operation |
Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm | |
Nuts of fastening of levers of screen wipers | |
| 18 |
| 15 |
Screws of fastening of laths of loops of a cowl | |
| 10 |
| 18 |
Screws of fastening of the top and bottom assemblies of the lock of a cowl | 12 |
Nuts for fastening the separation pipe to the elements of the lower protection of the engine compartment (front bumper) | 86 |
Screws for fastening the support brackets of the front bumper to the elements of the lower protection | 25 |
Bolts for securing the front guard to the bottom guard | 25 |
Nuts for fastening the elements of the lower protection to the support brackets | 49 |
Bolts for fastening the elements of the lower protection to each other | 49 |
Bolts for fastening the rear section of the lower protection of the engine compartment to the auxiliary frame | 10 |
Nuts of fastening of a front bumper to external support brackets and to a frame | 8 |
Nuts and screws securing the rear bumper to the frame | 8 |
Nuts for mudguards | 6 |
Nuts of fastening of the holder of a spare wheel to a beam of a frame | 49 |
Screws of fastening of basic arms to the holder of a spare wheel | 25 |
Nuts of fastening of reinforcing elements of longitudinal beams of a frame | 49 |
Bolts of fastening of door latches to racks | 24 |
Bolts of fastening of laths of loops of lateral doors | |
| 35 |
| 32 |
Nuts for fastening the door opening limiters to the door frames | 10 |
Bolts of fastening of levels of loops of a door of a back door | |
| 55 |
| 35 |
Screws of fastening of external handles of doors | |
| 3 |
| 1.5 |
Screws of fastening of assemblies of door locks | 8 |
Bolts of fastening of a drummer of the lock of a door of a back | 30 |
Seat belt anchor bolts | 35 |
Instrument panel to transmission tunnel screws | 30 |
Bolts of fastening of eyes of fixing of a load to the panel of a floor of a luggage space | 24 |
Bolts of fastening of anchor brackets of fixing of a child seat to the panel of a floor of a luggage compartment | 24 |
Bolts of fastening of frames of seats to panels of a floor | |
front seats | 40 |
Backseat | |
| 35 |
| 40 |
Bolts of fastening of backs of seats to frames | 30 ± 3 |
Screws of fastening of returnable devices of back seat belts to seats | 40 |
Seat belt buckle bolts | |
front seats | |
| 35 |
| 45 |
rear seats | 35 |
wheel bolts | 150 |
Bolts of fastening of the traction coupling device to a crossbeam of a frame | 160 |
In view of the limited space in this Chapter, only the most interesting procedures from the point of view of the compilers are considered, the implementation of which seems possible by the forces of an average amateur mechanic. More complex work should be entrusted to the performance of car service specialists.