1998 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML430 covers a 4-door sport utility with a 4.3L V8 under the hood. That engine uses a single overhead camshaft design, breathes without forced induction and runs on gasoline. The Base trim is the only one listed. Specifications and torque values are set out for this naturally aspirated V8 and its trim.

Engines covered

• 4.3L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1998 ML430. The V8 gets timing, valve train, lubrication and cooling system service procedures, with the ignition and fuel injection systems covered by diagnostic routines and sensor wiring diagrams. The transmission is handled too, along with the brakes, steering and suspension of this sport utility. Body electrical coverage includes lighting and climate controls, with wiring diagrams, specifications and torque values.