300SL R129 L6-3.0L M104 (1991): 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 (124.030) 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 (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), 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).

Diagnostics Maintenance Engine Transmission Brakes Electrical Steering & suspension Heating & A/C Body & interior

Choose Sections to see everything in a chapter, or a chapter title to start at its first page.

01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information17 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins › Body and Frame - Front End Alignment, Measuring Pin
  - Service and Repair › Adjust Ball Point Position2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension2 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Steering › Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension21 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:4 pages
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension11 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:4 pages
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
- Steering166 pages
  - Center Link › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Damper/Drag Link - Modified2
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Specifications › Steering Knuckle Arm to Knuckle2
  - Idler Arm › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Specs For Idler Arm Mount Rubber Bearing2
  - Power Steering73 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid:14 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 Products2 3 4 5
    46_075 › Oct › 91 › Power Steering Fluid Level Indicator - Modified
    Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Specifications
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information54 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering Fluid Level Indicator - Modified
    Specifications › Tightening Specifications2 3
    Diagrams › Application and ID2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…38
    Tools and Equipment › Pin Wrench (Prolonged Wrench)2 3 4 5
  - Relays and Modules - Steering › Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:4 pages
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:4 pages
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
  - Steering Column17 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Front Passenger Door Airbag - Activation/Deactivation2
    Service and Repair › AR91.60-P-0001G Deactivating Passenger Airbag When Using A Reboard Child Seat2
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
    Steering Column Lock › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Wheel Lock Cylinder Sticks, Key Can't Be Turned2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0900-01A Unlock Steering Lock2 3 4
  - Steering Damper › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Damper/Drag Link - Modified2
  - Steering Gear › Component Information34 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Gear - Inspection After An Accident
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…28
    Tools and Equipment › Checking and Adjusting Friction Torque of Steering Gear2 3 4 5
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Detaching And Attaching Lower and Upper Steering Shaft2 3 4 5
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Clacking Noises From Impact Absorber in Steering Wheel
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0100A Remove/Install Steering Wheel2 3 4 5
  - Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Suspension80 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Front Lower Ball Joint - Checking Procedures2 3
    Testing and Inspection › AP33.20-P-3353BA Inspect Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots2 3 4
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Specifications › Steering Knuckle Arm to Knuckle2
  - Radius Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension11 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:4 pages
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › DDAF42_45-U-8000A › Feb › 98 › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR32.20-P-0300A Remove/Install Torsion Bar on Front Axle2
  - Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)15 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations
    Accumulator, Suspension Control › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Testing and Inspection › Accumulator Level Control2
    Air Pressure Limiter Valve, Suspension Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Pressure Limiter Valve: › P-32_32-76 › Feb › 09 › Suspension - ADS II Valve Unit Whistling Noises
    Customer Interest for Air Pressure Limiter Valve: › P-32_32-76 › Feb › 09 › Suspension - ADS II Valve Unit Whistling Noises
    Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Level Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information › Locations
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations
    Suspension Fluid › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3
    Suspension Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Locations
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information16 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Suspension - Spring Compressor Tool2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - 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
  - Torque Rod › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Torsion Bar › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Howling/Whistling Noise From Rear2 3
    Service and Repair › AR35.20-P-0130B Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft Flange and Angular Ball Bearing2 3 4 5 6
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications2
- Wheels and Tires114 pages
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections