300SE W126 L6-3.0L M103 (1989): Transmission and Drivetrain

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 (124.030) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1986), 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 (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
   • Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T › Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
   • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle118 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - A/T › Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
     • Accumulator, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Soft and Delayed Upshifts at Partial Load2
     • Band, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Output Flange/Band Piston Modification234
     • Band Apply Servo, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Output Flange/Band Piston Modification23
     • Case, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T Case - Filler Piece May Not be Required
     • Clutch, A/T › Component Information14 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Modifications and Innovations234
       • Service and Repair › Disassembly, Assembly and Measuring of Clutch K12345678910
     • Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Modifications and Innovations23456
     • Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
     • Extension Housing, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair2345
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Double Engagement When Shifted Into Drive23456
     • Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Vibration or Chatter During Shifting2
     • Fluid Pump, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation2345
     • Governor, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation › Governor Pressure23
     • Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Shift Indicator › Component Information › Locations
     • Output Shaft, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Output Flange/Band Piston Modification2
     • Planetary Gears, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation › Single Planet Gear Set23
     • Seals and Gaskets, A/T › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins3 pages

       • By Symptom for Seals and Gaskets: › ADM361 › Aug › 94 › A/T - Transmission Gasket Leaks
       • Customer Interest for Seals and Gaskets: › ADM361 › Aug › 94 › A/T - Transmission Gasket Leaks
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Seals and Gaskets: › ADM361 › Aug › 94 › A/T - Transmission Gasket Leaks
     • Sensors and Switches - A/T › Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
     • Shift Interlock, A/T › Shift Interlock Cable › Component Information › Adjustments
     • Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
     • Shifter A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Shift Linkage, A/T8 pages

       • Selector Shaft, A/T › Component Information › Adjustments
       • Shift Cable, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Hesitates/Cuts Out/Quits/Difficult to Start234567
     • Shift Modulator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Soft and Delayed Upshifts at Partial Load2
     • Control Pressure Cable <--> [Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage, A/T] › Component Information6 pages

       • Adjustments
       • Service and Repair › Vehicles With Program Selector Switch2345
     • Torque Converter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Overrev Damage2345
     • Vacuum Regulator Valve, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

       • Customer Interest: › 27_090 › Feb › 93 › A/T - Vacuum Modulator Adjustment2
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Vacuum Regulator Valve:4 pages

         • 27_095 › Dec › 93 › A/T - Modifications and Innovations2
         • 27_090 › Feb › 93 › A/T - Vacuum Modulator Adjustment2
       • All Other Service Bulletins for Vacuum Regulator Valve: › 27_095 › Dec › 93 › A/T - Modifications and Innovations2
     • Valve Body, A/T › Component Information18 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Vehicle - New Dealer Technical Bulletin2
       • Diagrams › Up to 8/8823456789
       • Service and Repair › Lower Cover & Intermediate Plate234567
   • Differential Assembly38 pages

     • Differential Mount › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Drivetrain - Axle Mount Service Guidelines
     • Differential Axle Housing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

       • Customer Interest for Differential Axle Housing: › 35_068 › May › 90 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Improved
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Differential Axle Housing: › 35_068 › May › 90 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Improved
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information11 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment23456789
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Connecting Flange <--> [Output Shaft, Differential] › Component Information › Service and Repair23456
     • Seals and Gaskets, Differential › System Information › Service and Repair › Replacement of Radial Sealing Ring on Drive Pinion234567891011121314
     • Vibration Damper, Differential › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Vibration Damper:2 pages

         • 35_068 › May › 90 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Improved
         • 35_061 › Feb › 89 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Modified
       • Customer Interest for Vibration Damper:2 pages

         • 35_068 › May › 90 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Improved
         • 35_061 › Feb › 89 › Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Modified
   • Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints30 pages

     • Axle Shaft Assembly16 pages

       • Axle Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Axle Shaft - Decreased Tightening Torque23
       • Constant Velocity Joint Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair2345678910111213
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Specifications23456789101112
     • Wheel Hub › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Hub - (Rear) Special Tools For Removal2
   • Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints39 pages

     • Center Support › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Drive/Propeller Shaft - Alignment/Tool Set234567891011
     • Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information24 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Drive/Propeller Shaft - Alignment/Tool Set234567891011
       • Service and Repair › Propeller Shaft/Vibration Damper/Flexible Coupling2345678910111213
     • Universal Joint, Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Flex Disc - (Torsion Style) on Front Driveshaft Improved234
   • Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Shift Indicator › Component Information › Locations
   • Manual Transmission/Transaxle › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

     • Customer Interest for Manual Transmission/Transaxle: › 41_015 › Feb › 91 › Drive/Propeller Shaft - Vibration Damper Update
     • All Technical Service Bulletins for Manual Transmission/Transaxle: › 41_015 › Feb › 91 › Drive/Propeller Shaft - Vibration Damper Update
   • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention
   • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T › Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
   • Transmission Control Systems6 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T › Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
     • Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Shift Indicator › Component Information › Locations
     • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention
     • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T › Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Kickdown Switch2
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
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