S 500 Sedan W140 V8-5.0L M119 (1996): Transmission and Drivetrain

Also for this vehicle: S 320 LWB (140.033) L6-3.2L (104.994) (1995), S 320 SWB (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.994) (1994), S 350 (140.134) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.971) (1995), S 420 (140.043) V8-4.2L (119.971) (1994), S 420 (140.043) V8-4.2L (119.981) (1996), S 430 (220.170) V8-4.3L (113.941) (2000), S 430 4MATIC (220.183) V8-4.3L (113.948) (2003), S 500 (220.175) V8-5.0L (113.960) (2004), S 500 4MATIC (220.184) V8-5.0L (113.966) (2003), S 500 Coupe (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.970) (1995), S 500 Coupe (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1997), S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.970) (1994), S 55 AMG (220.173) V8-5.5L (113.982) (2001), S 55 AMG (220.174) V8-5.5L SC (113.991) (2004), S 550 (221.171) V8-5.5L (273.961) (2007), S 600 (140.057) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1998), S 600 (220.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.950) (2003), S 600 (220.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.960) (2005), S 600 (221.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.953) (2007), S 600 Coupe (140.076) V12-6.0L (120.980) (1995), S 600 Coupe (140.076) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1997), S 600 Sedan (140.057) V12-6.0L (120.980) (1994), S 600 Sedan (140.057) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1996), S 65 AMG (220.179) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.981) (2006), S 65 AMG (221.179) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.982) (2008).

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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/T2 pages

     • Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
   • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle127 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - A/T2 pages

       • Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
       • Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Band, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement234567
     • Clutch, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement23456
     • Control Module, A/T › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › TCM - Ordering Procedure2345
       • Description and Operation › GF27.19-P-4012-02G ETC Control Module, Task23
     • Cooling Fan Motor Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products23456
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid Line/Hose, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T Cooler Hose Rubbing on Lower Radiator Hose2
     • Fluid Pan, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Output Shaft, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Knocking Noise that Changes with Engine Load
     • Parking Pawl, A/T › Component Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › ATF & Parking Lock - Cautions
       • Description and Operation › GF27.10-P-3002G Park Pawl Interlock, Function23
     • Relays and Modules - A/T11 pages

       • Control Module, A/T › Component Information8 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › TCM - Ordering Procedure2345
         • Description and Operation › GF27.19-P-4012-02G ETC Control Module, Task23
       • Cooling Fan Motor Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
       • Shift Interlock Relay › Component Information › Locations
       • Shift Solenoid Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Sensors and Switches - A/T11 pages

       • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Dies When Transmission is Put Into Gear
       • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information9 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Emergency Mode, DTCs 012, 013, 108, 109 Set
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345678
       • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Shift Interlock, A/T11 pages

       • Shift Interlock Cable › Component Information10 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Shift Interlock Cable Cannot be Connected2
         • Adjustments › Early Type2
         • Service and Repair › Remove/Install Ignition Lock Shift Interlock Cable23456
       • Shift Interlock Relay › Component Information › Locations
     • Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Shifter A/T › Component Information8 pages

       • Specifications › Floor Shift Tightening Torque2
       • Adjustments › Adjust Shift Lock Play2
       • Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement234
     • Shift Linkage, A/T › Selector Shaft, A/T › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Shift Solenoid Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage, A/T › Component Information › Adjustments
     • Torque Converter › Component Information3 pages

       • Locations
       • Description and Operation › GF27.20-P-5101-02G Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Function2
     • Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Transmission Cooler, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Transmission Mount, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Dies When Transmission is Put Into Gear
     • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information9 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Emergency Mode, DTCs 012, 013, 108, 109 Set
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345678
     • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Valve Body, A/T › Component Information22 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Oil Leak at HCU Harness Connector2345678910
       • Specifications › Replacement2
       • Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement2345678910
   • Clutch, M/T12 pages

     • Clutch Disc, M/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › AR25.10-P-0050-01A Checking Pressure Plate and Clutch Plate23
     • Clutch Hydraulic System5 pages

       • Clutch Master Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures23
       • Clutch Slave Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2
     • Clutch Pedal Assembly › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Pressure Plate › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Differential Assembly24 pages

     • Differential Cover › Component Information › Specifications
     • Differential Lock › Control Unit, Differential Lock › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › After ASD Control Replacement, ASD MIL Flashes
     • Differential Mount › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Drivetrain - Axle Mount Service Guidelines
     • Drain Plug, Differential › Component Information › Specifications
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information11 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment23456789
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Output Shaft, Differential › Component Information4 pages

       • Specifications2
       • Service and Repair › Removal & Installation of Grooved Ball Bearing on Output Shaft2
     • Relays and Modules - Differential › Control Unit, Differential Lock › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › After ASD Control Replacement, ASD MIL Flashes
     • Seals and Gaskets, Differential › System Information › Service and Repair234
   • Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints27 pages

     • Axle Shaft Assembly10 pages

       • Constant Velocity Joint › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › AR35.30-P-0660A Remove/Install Inside CV Joint or Rubber Boots on Rear Axle Shaft2345
       • Constant Velocity Joint Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair234
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information15 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Vibration From Tire Flat Spots Steering Wheel Vibration2
       • Adjustments › AR33.20-P-0300A Adjust Wheel Bearing Play2345678910
       • Service and Repair › Front23
     • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints14 pages

     • Center Support › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2
     • Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information10 pages

       • Specifications23456
       • Testing and Inspection › AP41.10-P-4152Z Propeller Shaft - Checking Couplings For Damage2
       • Service and Repair › Procedures2
     • Universal Joint, Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Vibration From Propeller Shaft at 80-100Kmh2
   • Flex Plate › Component Information9 pages

     • Specifications › Dimensions and Tightening2
     • Service and Repair › Procedures2345
     • Tools and Equipment › Flex Plate Assembly2
   • Manual Transmission/Transaxle6 pages

     • Gear Sensor/Switch, M/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Sensors and Switches - M/T › Gear Sensor/Switch, M/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Shifter M/T › Component Information3 pages

       • Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Procedures2
     • Transmission Mount, M/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
   • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain12 pages

     • Relays and Modules - A/T11 pages

       • Control Module, A/T › Component Information8 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › TCM - Ordering Procedure2345
         • Description and Operation › GF27.19-P-4012-02G ETC Control Module, Task23
       • Cooling Fan Motor Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
       • Shift Interlock Relay › Component Information › Locations
       • Shift Solenoid Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Relays and Modules - Differential › Control Unit, Differential Lock › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › After ASD Control Replacement, ASD MIL Flashes
   • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain12 pages

     • Sensors and Switches - A/T11 pages

       • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Dies When Transmission is Put Into Gear
       • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information9 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Emergency Mode, DTCs 012, 013, 108, 109 Set
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345678
       • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Sensors and Switches - M/T › Gear Sensor/Switch, M/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
   • Transmission Control Systems26 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T2 pages

       • Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
       • Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
     • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain12 pages

       • Relays and Modules - A/T11 pages

         • Control Module, A/T › Component Information8 pages

           • Technical Service Bulletins › TCM - Ordering Procedure2345
           • Description and Operation › GF27.19-P-4012-02G ETC Control Module, Task23
         • Cooling Fan Motor Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
         • Shift Interlock Relay › Component Information › Locations
         • Shift Solenoid Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations
       • Relays and Modules - Differential › Control Unit, Differential Lock › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › After ASD Control Replacement, ASD MIL Flashes
     • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain12 pages

       • Sensors and Switches - A/T11 pages

         • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Dies When Transmission is Put Into Gear
         • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information9 pages

           • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Emergency Mode, DTCs 012, 013, 108, 109 Set
           • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345678
         • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations
       • Sensors and Switches - M/T › Gear Sensor/Switch, M/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
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