300E W124 L6-3.0L M103 (1986): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: 300CD (123.153) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1982), 300CE (124.050) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1989), 300CE (124.051) L6-3.0L (104.980) (1990), 300CE (124.052) L6-3.2L (104.992) (1993), 300D (123.133) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984), 300D (124.128) L5-2.5L DSL Turbo (602.962) (1991), 300D (124.133) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.960) (1987), 300E (124.026) L6-2.6L (103.940) (1990), 300E (124.032) L6-3.2L (104.992) (1993), 300E 4MATIC (124.230) L6-3.0L (103.985) (1990), 300SD (126.120) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.951) (1982), 300SD (140.134) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.971) (1993), 300SDL (126.125) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.961) (1987), 300SE (126.024) L6-3.0L (103.981) (1989), 300SE (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.990) (1992), 300SEL (126.025) L6-3.0L (103.981) (1988), 300SL (129.061) L6-3.0L (104.981) (1991), 300TD (123.193) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984), 300TE (124.090) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1989), 300TE 4MATIC (124.290) L6-3.0L (103.985) (1991), 350SDL (126.135) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.970) (1990), 380SEC (126.043) V8-3.8L (116.963) (1982), 380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
    • Alignment › System Information8 pages

      • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T & Wheel Alignment - Test Sheets2345
      • Service and Repair › Front Wheel Alignment23
    • Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention
    • Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information6 pages

      • Locations
      • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation of Control Rod2345
    • Steering125 pages

      • Center Link › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Damper/Drag Link - Modified2
      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair23
      • Idler Arm › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Specs For Idler Arm Mount Rubber Bearing2
      • Power Steering70 pages

        • Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
        • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins17 pages

          • Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids2
          • Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid:15 pages

            • S-46_25-70 › Jan › 10 › Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids2
            • S-46_30-40B › Nov › 08 › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
            • 00_65 › Jul › 97 › Tools - Oil Evacuation Equipment2
            • 58_95 › Jul › 97 › Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment2
            • 00_053 › Oct › 93 › Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products2345
            • 46_075 › Oct › 91 › Power Steering Fluid Level Indicator - Modified
            • 46_061 › Nov › 85 › Power Steering - New Fluid Availability
        • Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
        • Power Steering Pump › Component Information49 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering Pump - Leak Checks23
          • Diagrams › Application and ID234567
          • Service and Repair › Application and ID234567891011121314151617181920…37
          • Tools and Equipment › Pin Wrench (Prolonged Wrench)2
      • Steering Column5 pages

        • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair
        • Key Reminder Switch › Component Information › Locations
        • Steering Column Lock › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Lock - Installation Notes2
        • Telescoping Wheel Motor › Component Information › Locations
      • Steering Damper › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Damper/Drag Link - Modified2
      • Steering Gear › Component Information32 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Gear - Inspection After An Accident
        • Service and Repair › Power Steering Gear234567891011121314151617181920…26
        • Tools and Equipment › Checking and Adjusting Friction Torque of Steering Gear2345
      • Steering Wheel › Component Information9 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Wheel: › 40_056 › May › 86 › Wheels/Steering/Brakes - Vibrations and Chatter2
          • Customer Interest for Steering Wheel: › 40_056 › May › 86 › Wheels/Steering/Brakes - Vibrations and Chatter2
        • Service and Repair › Steering Wheel with Airbag2345
    • Suspension76 pages

      • Ball Joint › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Front Lower Ball Joint - Checking Procedures23
      • Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

        • Customer Interest for Control Arm Bushing: › 40_056 › May › 86 › Wheels/Steering/Brakes - Vibrations and Chatter2
        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm Bushing: › 40_056 › May › 86 › Wheels/Steering/Brakes - Vibrations and Chatter2
      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair23
      • Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair234
      • Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information6 pages

        • Locations
        • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation of Control Rod2345
      • Subframe › Rear Subframe Mount › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

        • Customer Interest for Rear Subframe Mount: › 35_061 › Feb › 89 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Modified
        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Rear Subframe Mount: › 35_061 › Feb › 89 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Modified
      • Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)24 pages

        • Accumulator, Suspension Control › Component Information › Testing and Inspection234
        • Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations234567891011
        • Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information6 pages

          • Locations
          • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation of Control Rod2345
        • Suspension Fluid › Component Information › Testing and Inspection23
      • Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages

        • Supsension - Universal Spring Compressor2
        • Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf):10 pages

          • 32_035 › Mar › 90 › Suspension - Tool, 3-Lug Spring Compressor2
          • 58_076 › Mar › 90 › Suspension - Spring Compressors2
          • 32_030 › Jul › 87 › Suspension - Enhancement for Universal Spring Compressor
          • 32_029 › Mar › 87 › Suspension - Tips for Universal Spring Compressor
          • 32_028 › Sep › 86 › Suspension - Tool Updated Universal Spring Compressor2
          • 58_042 › Sep › 86 › Supsension - Universal Spring Compressor2
      • Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Strut Mount › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Strut Mount: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
        • Customer Interest for Strut Mount: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information11 pages

        • Specifications234
        • Service and Repair › Dust Cover, Wheel Hub234567
      • Wheel Hub › Component Information › Service and Repair › Dust Cover, Wheel Hub23
    • Wheels and Tires181 pages

      • Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
      • Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins128 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:64 pages

          • S-40_10-69 › Mar › 09 › Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information
          • S-40_10-66 › Feb › 09 › Wheels - Approved Alloy Wheel Cleaning Product2
          • S-40_10-18A › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Recommendation Against Chroming Alloy Wheels
          • P-40_10-20P › Sep › 00 › Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications23456789101112131415161718192021
          • S-SI-40_26A › Aug › 98 › Wheel - Balancer Adapters & Flange Plate2
          • S-SI-58_82A › Aug › 98 › Wheel - Balancer Adapters and Flange Plate2
          • 40_127 › Oct › 93 › Wheels - 15 Inch Steel, New Covers
          • 40_021D › Jul › 93 › Wheels - Installation Application for 8-Hole Rims
          • 00_096A › Oct › 92 › Wheels - Changing to Wider Rims and Tires23
          • 40_018 › Apr › 91 › Wheels - Don't Crome Plate Light Alloys
          • 40_017 › Jan › 91 › Tires - Approved Summer/Winter Tires + Snow Chains2345
          • 40_016 › Dec › 90 › Tire - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
          • 40_099 › Nov › 90 › Tires - Damage Caused By Pressure Washer
          • 40_015 › Jun › 90 › Tires - Factory Approved Winter Tires23
          • 40_013A › Feb › 90 › Tires - Factory Approved Summer Tires23
          • 40_010 › Mar › 89 › Tires - Approved Summer Replacements23
          • 40_008 › Mar › 88 › Tires - Traction Device `Spikes-Spider' is Not Approved
          • 40_007 › Feb › 88 › Tires/Wheels - Approved Replacements2345678
          • 40_077 › Sep › 87 › Wheels - Lug Bolt Locks for Alloys2
          • 40_056 › May › 86 › Wheels/Steering/Brakes - Vibrations and Chatter2
        • Customer Interest: › 40_056 › May › 86 › Wheels/Steering/Brakes - Vibrations and Chatter2
        • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:62 pages

          • S-40_10-69 › Mar › 09 › Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information
          • S-40_10-66 › Feb › 09 › Wheels - Approved Alloy Wheel Cleaning Product2
          • S-40_10-18A › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Recommendation Against Chroming Alloy Wheels
          • P-40_10-20P › Sep › 00 › Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications23456789101112131415161718192021
          • S-SI-40_26A › Aug › 98 › Wheel - Balancer Adapters & Flange Plate2
          • S-SI-58_82A › Aug › 98 › Wheel - Balancer Adapters and Flange Plate2
          • 40_127 › Oct › 93 › Wheels - 15 Inch Steel, New Covers
          • 40_021D › Jul › 93 › Wheels - Installation Application for 8-Hole Rims
          • 00_096A › Oct › 92 › Wheels - Changing to Wider Rims and Tires23
          • 40_018 › Apr › 91 › Wheels - Don't Crome Plate Light Alloys
          • 40_017 › Jan › 91 › Tires - Approved Summer/Winter Tires + Snow Chains2345
          • 40_016 › Dec › 90 › Tire - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
          • 40_099 › Nov › 90 › Tires - Damage Caused By Pressure Washer
          • 40_015 › Jun › 90 › Tires - Factory Approved Winter Tires23
          • 40_013A › Feb › 90 › Tires - Factory Approved Summer Tires23
          • 40_010 › Mar › 89 › Tires - Approved Summer Replacements23
          • 40_008 › Mar › 88 › Tires - Traction Device `Spikes-Spider' is Not Approved
          • 40_007 › Feb › 88 › Tires/Wheels - Approved Replacements2345678
          • 40_077 › Sep › 87 › Wheels - Lug Bolt Locks for Alloys2
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information11 pages

        • Specifications234
        • Service and Repair › Dust Cover, Wheel Hub234567
      • Wheel Cover › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels - 15 Inch Steel, New Covers
      • Wheel Hub › Component Information › Service and Repair › Dust Cover, Wheel Hub23
      • Wheel Fastener › Component Information37 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener:35 pages

          • P-40_10-20P › Sep › 00 › Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications23456789101112131415161718192021
          • 40_021D › Jul › 93 › Wheels - Installation Application for 8-Hole Rims
          • 40_015 › Jun › 90 › Tires - Factory Approved Winter Tires23
          • 40_013A › Feb › 90 › Tires - Factory Approved Summer Tires23
          • 40_010 › Mar › 89 › Tires - Approved Summer Replacements23
          • 40_008 › Mar › 88 › Tires - Traction Device `Spikes-Spider' is Not Approved
          • 40_077 › Sep › 87 › Wheels - Lug Bolt Locks for Alloys2
          • 40_063A › May › 87 › Wheel Fastener - New Socket for Wheel Bolts
        • Specifications › Tightening Specifications2
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections