Car front suspension Mercedes S-Class (W126)

Description of the front suspension design
The front suspension is independent and has coil springs, upper and lower control arms, support arms and telescopic shock absorbers. Between the upper control arms is...

Front shock absorber — removal and installation
Shock absorbers can be replaced individually, regardless of their model, but it is important that the new shock absorber is the same model as the old one (the shock...

Checking the shock absorber
1. Cylinder. 2. Working piston. 3. Piston rod. 4. Sealing part with washer. 5. Separating piston. 6. Shock absorber disc. a. Oil chamber, b. Gas chamber Note: The models...

Front Coil Springs — Removal and Installation
Note: Different models may have different coil springs with their own rubber mounts. The spring type is indicated by a red or blue stripe on its last coil, as well as a...

Removal, installation and checking front wheel bearings
Note: If noise is heard from the outer surface of the wheel when making sharp turns, this indicates a defect in the wheel bearings. 1. Brake shield. 2. Steering knuckle....

Adjusting the axial clearance of wheel bearings
Loosen the wheel bolts. Support the car with stands and remove the wheel. Using a screwdriver, carefully press the brake pads away from the disc. Pry up the hub cap with...

Front and rear suspension specifications
Adjusting the front springs (relative position of front springs - rubber support) Adjusting the rear springs (location rear spring rubber support) Rubber mounts for rear...

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Steel suspension parts Engine 280S and 280SE 380SE and 500SE 350SE and 450SE Hex bolts or nuts for front axle stabilizer mounts 70 70 70 Hex bolts for rear axle...

Front suspension — design description
1 - shock absorber; 2 - suspension thrust pipe; 3 - leaf spring; 4 - upper arm; 5 - stabilizer; 6 - lower suspension arm 1 - steering knuckle pin; 2 - Front wheel hub...

Wheel alignment and kingpin tilt
Wheel alignment and kingpin inclination St - camber; Sp - transverse inclination of the kingpin axis; LR - turning radius; 1 - transverse support beam; 2 - independent...

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W140 (1991-1998)