2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 is written for the four-door sport utility in Base trim, powered by a 5.0L V8. That engine uses a single overhead camshaft layout, is naturally aspirated and takes gasoline. The manual gives engine specifications and torque values as well as wiring diagrams for the SUV's body and chassis.

Engines covered

• 5.0L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2002 ML500. NHTSA records one recall for the 2002 ML500: certain 2002 ML500 vehicles were built with a left front upper control arm that might fall short of its strength specification and could fail, and dealers swapped it out. Separately, NHTSA lists five recalls against the 2002 M-Class line, including one for certain vehicles where a weak hose clamp could let power steering fluid escape at the cooler, and another for certain vehicles where pressing the brake pedal might not cancel cruise control. Owners lodged 27 complaints about the 2002 ML500 itself, most often on steering; 1 complaint reported a crash and 1 an injury. The 2002 M-Class line drew a separate 4 complaints of its own. Suspension and steering procedures are covered.