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Old 03-30-2005, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Madd_Scientist
Dutch, quick question about this ---> P.S. If you ever have to do this on a G500, raise the front of the body by the frame so that the front axle drops down. Makes it a lot easier to take the pan out over the axle.

Is this the same for a '99 ML430? I've tried removing the oil pan once before. I got all of the bolts removed, broke the seal, but was only able to slide the pan back and forth.... couldn't remove it because of the axle. Does your suggestion for the G500 work on the ML's as well?

Thanks!!!
That's a question I can't answer, as I've never owned or worked on an ML. Does the ML even have a rigid axle like the G?

If I remember correctly, Gilly indicated somewhere that raising the engine in an ML made the job a whole lot easier. I'll bet that he'll step in here to help with a definitive answer.

Sorry I can't be of more help to your situation.
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