SL 500 R129 V8-5.0L M113 (2000): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: SL 320 (129.063) L6-3.2L (104.991) (1995), SL 500 (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.972) (1994), SL 500 (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.982) (1996), SL 500 (230.475) V8-5.0L (113.963) (2004), SL 55 AMG (230.472) V8-5.5L SC (113.995) (2007), SL 55 AMG (230.474) V8-5.5L SC (113.992) (2003), SL 550 (230.471) V8-5.5L (273.965) (2008), SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.981) (1995), SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.983) (1997), SL 600 (230.476) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.951) (2004), SL 600 (230.477) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.954) (2007), SL 63 AMG (230.470) V8-6.3L (156.981) (2011), SL 65 AMG (230.479) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.981) (2005).

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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 Information25 pages
  - Specifications › Alignment Specs2 3 4
  - Service and Repair › Adjust Ball Point Position2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension5 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Steering3 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Esp/SPS/Bas Control Module2
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension27 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering13 pages
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information12 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
    Testing and Inspection › Steering Angle Sensor2
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins: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: › LI05-20_P-047463 › Jul › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2034 Stored2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › LI05-20_P-047463 › Jul › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2034 Stored
    Testing and Inspection › Steering Angle Sensor2
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
- Steering182 pages
  - Center Link › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Idler Arm › Component Information › Specifications › Ball Point Position2
  - Pitman Arm › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Power Steering87 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    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 Pump2 3
    Power Steering Pressure Control Valve › Component Information › Service Precautions2
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information64 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Diagrams › Application and ID2 3 4 5 6 7
    Description and Operation › Standard Pump2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    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
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Esp/SPS/Bas Control Module2
  - Relays and Modules - Steering3 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Esp/SPS/Bas Control Module2
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering30 pages
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information29 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins25 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins: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:19 pages
    LI01-45_P-047548 › Aug › 09 › Engine - Oil Level Message General Information2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    P-18_40-29C › Feb › 07 › Engine - Oil Leaks Between Oil Level Sensor & Oil Pan2
    DDAF54_30-U-8400A › Feb › 99 › Instrument Cluster Indicates Lubrication System Faults2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:0 pages
    LI01-45_P-047548 › Aug › 09 › Engine - Oil Level Message General Information
    P-18_40-29C › Feb › 07 › Engine - Oil Leaks Between Oil Level Sensor & Oil Pan
    DDAF54_30-U-8400A › Feb › 99 › Instrument Cluster Indicates Lubrication System Faults
    Testing and Inspection › Steering Angle Sensor2
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information12 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
    Testing and Inspection › Steering Angle Sensor2
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
  - Steering Arm › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Steering Column13 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-0001H Deactivating Passenger Airbag When Using A Reboard Child Seat2
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations
    Steering Column Lock › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Tightening2
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0900-01A Unlock Steering Lock2 3 4
    Telescoping Wheel Motor › Component Information › Specifications
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Steering Gear › Steering Gear Seal › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Lower2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Service and Repair › Detaching And Attaching Lower and Upper Steering Shaft2 3 4 5
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Suspension130 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications › Ball Joint, Upper2 3
    Testing and Inspection › AP33.20-P-3353BA Inspect Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots2 3
    Tools and Equipment › Ball Joint, Lower2 3
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information14 pages
    Specifications › Torsion Bar on Rear Axle2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
    Tools and Equipment › Rear2 3
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Radius Arm › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications › Camber Strut2 3 4 5
    Testing and Inspection › Checking Alignment of Rear Axle Carrier (Removed)2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
    Tools and Equipment › Special Tools2
  - Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information12 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
    Testing and Inspection › Steering Angle Sensor2
    Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0300-01A Activating Steering Angle Sensor2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications › Front2
    Service and Repair › AR32.20-P-0300A Remove/Install Torsion Bar on Front Axle2
  - Strut / Shock Tower › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
  - Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)16 pages
    Accumulator, Suspension Control › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
    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
    Air Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
    Level Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
    Suspension Fluid › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3
    Suspension Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Suspension Hose/Line › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Hose/Line: › P-32_50-12 › Dec › 02 › Automatic Suspension - Hydraulic Fluid Leaks2
    Customer Interest for Suspension Hose/Line: › P-32_50-12 › Dec › 02 › Automatic Suspension - Hydraulic Fluid Leaks2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications › Rear Axle Steel Suspension2
    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 Information6 pages
    Specifications2
    Tools and Equipment › Special Tools2 3 4
  - Trailing Arm › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Howling/Whistling Noise From Rear2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications › Test Values For Rear Axle Shaft Flange2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Tools and Equipment › Special Tools - Rear Axle Angular Ball Bearing2
- Wheels and Tires85 pages
  - Tires › Component Information42 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
    Application and ID › Except Continental Tire Information2 3
    Testing and Inspection › AP40.10-P-4051Z Check Tires For Damage and Crack Formations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Wheels › Component Information16 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information2 3 4
    Specifications › Runout2
    Application and ID › Standard Steel and Alloy Wheels2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
    Tools and Equipment › Special Tools2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Howling/Whistling Noise From Rear2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications › Test Values For Rear Axle Shaft Flange2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Tools and Equipment › Special Tools - Rear Axle Angular Ball Bearing2
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Specifications2
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