Car rear suspension Mercedes S-Class (W116)

Removal and installation the main gear (differential)
The rear wheel suspension of the Mercedes-Benz design is diagonal, pendulum, and consists of triangular levers, anti-roll bar, cylindrical coil springs and gas-filled...

Replacing the pinion seal
Repair of the main transmission is carried out only at a service station, since the cost of the necessary devices and tools is high and their acquisition is therefore...

Replacing seals in main gear bearing caps
Thoroughly clean the main gear housing in the area of the bearing caps. Remove the axle shafts as a whole as described in section 14.3 . Using a screwdriver, remove the...

Removal and installation the axle shafts as a whole
Drain the oil from the final drive. Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the brake caliper and secure it to the suspension with a wire hook without stretching the brake...

Removal and installation the rear wheel hub and adjusting the hub bearings
Work on adjusting the hub bearings can be performed on the rear suspension installed on the vehicle. Removal Loosen the axle shaft mounting bolt and, using the device...

Adjusting the rear wheel hub bearings
If you have the special device shown in Fig. 231, install it together with the extension on the rear wheel hub. Fig. 231. Unscrewing the rear wheel hub mounting nut. 1 -...

Removal and installation the rear shock absorber
The rear suspension shock absorbers are also used as rear suspension travel limiters. Therefore, the shock absorbers are removed when the car is on its wheels or if the...

Checking the position of the car by the rear suspension
Measuring the position of the rear suspension arms requires a special tool, so this work can only be done at a service station. Fig. 234. Adjusting the rear wheel...

Replacing rear brake pads
Brake pads must be replaced if the thickness of the friction layer of the lining is less than 2.0 mm. Raise the car and remove the wheels. Using a punch, remove the...

Adjusting the parking brake
The parking brake is adjusted if, when the pedal is pressed, the number of clicks before the brake is applied differs by more than two from the nominal value (7 clicks)....

Rear Suspension Specifications
Adjustment data Lateral clearance in gear engagement - 0.08 - 0.14 mm The torque of the main gear pinion when adjusting the tapered roller bearings: new roller bearings...

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Adjusting the ground clearance on the rear suspension Pipe cap nut on shock absorber strut - 25 Nm Union nut of the pipeline - 15 Nm Hexagon socket head bolts for...

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W140 (1991-1998)