[W126 Coupe] Self-leveling suspension

[Vance Rowley]

I can't offer exactly what procedure to rectify this problem, but I would imagine at some point through the procedure, you will need to release the high pressure lines on the system. Just one tip from my own experience is, if you do release the high pressure line, make sure you release it SLOWLY. I had this done on my 560 by my local MB mechanic while he was preparing  for a cylinder head reconditioning job. This resulted in the Nitrogen filled spheres bursting and making the ride as hard as a rock. Luckily, after info from members of this site, and several discussions with the mechanic about the tips I had received from mbcoupes, he agreed that this is indeed the result of him releasing the high pressure line too fast and I finished up with brand new ones fitted for zero cost.
 Good luck with your repair job.
Vance
1991 560 SEC Euro


From: eelploot at hotmail.com
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:00:51 +0000
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Self-leveling suspension




I have a W124 1990 300TE (station wagon) with the self-leveling rear suspension. This is essentially the same system on the 123 300TD s/w and some models of 126 SEL, & SEC. The pressure hose from the pump has developed a leak and need replacing. 
Has anyone had experience with this self-leveling suspension system who can detail the procedure? 
 
-Bellamy

 

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