S 500 Sedan W140 V8-5.0L M119 (1996): Steering and Suspension

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
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 Information18 pages

      • Specifications2
      • Service and Repair › AR40.20-P-0230A Attach Mercedes-Benz Rapid-Clamping Devices2345678910111213141516
    • Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension › Relays and Modules - Steering2 pages

      • Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
      • Steering Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
    • Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension9 pages

      • Sensors and Switches - Steering5 pages

        • Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information4 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
          • Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
        • Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
      • Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information4 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
        • Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
    • Steering196 pages

      • Center Link › Component Information › Specifications23
      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Specifications2345
      • Idler Arm › Component Information › Specifications › Ball Point Position2
      • Power Steering92 pages

        • Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
        • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids2345678910111213
        • Power Steering Fluid Cooler › Component Information › Description and Operation
        • Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
        • Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Description and Operation › Standard Pump23
        • Power Steering Pressure Control Valve › Component Information4 pages

          • Service Precautions2
          • Service and Repair › Disconnecting2
        • Power Steering Pump › Component Information66 pages

          • Specifications › Tightening Specifications23
          • Diagrams › Application and ID234567
          • Description and Operation › Standard Pump234567891011121314
          • Service and Repair › Procedures234567891011121314151617181920…37
          • Tools and Equipment › Pin Wrench (Prolonged Wrench)2345
        • Steering Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
      • Relays and Modules - Steering2 pages

        • Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
        • Steering Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
      • Sensors and Switches - Steering5 pages

        • Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information4 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
          • Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
        • Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
      • Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information4 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 0172
        • Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
      • Steering Arm › Component Information › Specifications23
      • Steering Column8 pages

        • Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
        • Steering Column Lock › Component Information5 pages

          • Description and Operation
          • Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0900-01A Unlock Steering Lock234
        • Telescoping Wheel Motor › Component Information › Specifications
        • Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
      • Steering Gear › Component Information55 pages

        • Specifications23
        • Application and ID › Application234
        • Description and Operation › Mechanical Functions234567
        • Adjustments › AR46.20-P-0100A Adjust Steering Gear In Vehicle2
        • Service and Repair › Pitman Shaft Seal234567891011121314151617181920…31
        • Tools and Equipment › Pitman Shaft Seal Driver/Alignment Tool2345678
      • Steering Shaft › Component Information4 pages

        • Specifications
        • Service and Repair › Lower23
      • Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Service and Repair › Detaching And Attaching Lower and Upper Steering Shaft23456
      • 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 Wheel2345
      • Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information › Service and Repair
    • Suspension93 pages

      • Ball Joint › Component Information7 pages

        • Specifications
        • Testing and Inspection › AP33.20-P-3353BA Inspect Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots23456
      • Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information6 pages

        • Service and Repair › Front Bushing (Front Lower Control Arm)234
        • Tools and Equipment › Front Bushing2
      • Cross-Member2 pages

        • Front Cross-Member › System Information › Specifications
        • Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Specifications
      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Specifications2345
      • Radius Arm › Component Information › Specifications2
      • Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair23
      • Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Specifications234
      • Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information4 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › 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 › Stabilizer Link › Component Information4 pages

        • Specifications › Front2
        • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Strut / Shock Tower › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
      • Subframe › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins18 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Subframe:9 pages

          • CMP96-0521 › Jun › 96 › Campaign - Anti Corrosion Sealing of Rear Subframe234567
          • 97355 › Jun › 96 › Campaign - Anti-Corrosion Wax Application to Subframe2
        • Recalls for Subframe:9 pages

          • CMP96-0521 › Jun › 96 › Campaign - Anti Corrosion Sealing of Rear Subframe234567
          • 97355 › Jun › 96 › Campaign - Anti-Corrosion Wax Application to Subframe2
      • Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic) › Suspension Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Automatic Suspension - Operational Check2
      • Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information11 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Suspension - Spring Compressor Tool23456
        • Service and Repair › Procedures2345
      • 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 › Specifications
      • Torsion Bar › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Rumbling at Front Axle on Undulations or Poor Roads
      • Trailing Arm › Component Information › Specifications
      • 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
    • Wheels and Tires151 pages

      • Tires › Component Information48 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved234567891011121314151617181920…36
        • Application and ID › Except Continental Tire Information2
        • Testing and Inspection › AP40.10-P-4051Z Check Tires For Damage and Crack Formations2345
        • Service and Repair › AP40.10-P-4050Z Remove/Install Wheels, Rotate If Necessary2345
      • Wheels › Component Information63 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:56 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_025A › Jul › 95 › Wheels - Installation of AMG Accessory Wheels234567891011121314151617181920…27
        • Application and ID › Standard Steel and Alloy Wheels23
        • Service and Repair › Procedures234
      • 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
      • Wheel Fastener › Component Information23 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications23456789101112131415161718192021
        • 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