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1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Arming
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Ensure ignition is in OFF position and nobody is inside vehicle.
  • Connect SRS red electrical connectors.
  • If disconnected, connect battery ground cable.
  • From a safe positi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace e...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect exhaust system and shields, Fig. .
  • Remove fuel pump cover.
  • Remove seat belt bracket mounting bolts.
  • Remove mounting bolts and driveshaft reinforcement bridge.
  • Remove clamping nut,
  • Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
  • Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect front driveshaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
  • Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
  • Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inch long, .3974-.4725 ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then the cable and hose brackets...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-99 S Class
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Pull the up cowl seal.
  • Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the main air flap actuators.
  • Lift up the air plenum housing.
  • Turn the windshield heating thermal valve counterclockwise to disengage.
  • Lift the outside temperature sensor upward and pos...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Flexible Service System (FSS) -> 1998-2002 All & 2003-09 ML Class & SLK Class
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

The Flexible Service System (FSS), permits a flexible service schedule which is related to the operating conditions of the vehicle. Depending upon vehicle operating conditions, the miles or days remaining until the next service interval are calculated and will appear in the display panel below the speedometer for 10 seconds when the FSS (1 or 0) button is depressed twice,Figs. through . On models equipped with multi-function display, use steering wheel multifunction button to access the FSS display, Fig. . On all models, the miles or days ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Remove engine compartment panel.
  • Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove viscous fan mounting nut while counterholding pulley socket bolts with suitable wrench. Mounting nut has righthand threads.
  • Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
  • Remove protective grille.
  • Remove radiator bottom ATF line fixture mounting bol...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan clutch.
  • Swivel tensioning pulley clockw...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Oil Pressure Sensor, ECT, TCM, ESP-SPS Module & Oil Level Switch Diagram for 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320  3.2 L6 GASOil Pressure Sensor, ECT, TCM, ESP-SPS Module & Oil Level Switch Diagram for 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Sensor
  • Oil Level Switch
  • ECT Sensor
  • Base Module
  • Control Module Box
  • ATA & RCL Module Locations Diagram for 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320  3.2 L6 GASATA & RCL Module Locations Diagram for 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Anti-Theft Alarm Control Module
  • RCL Control Module
  • Connector N-26/5
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320  3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • LH Door Lock Switch
  • Trunk Lid Lock Switch
  • RH Front Door IR Receiver
  • 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320  3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Starter Relay
  • Dome Lamp
  • Vanity Mirror
  • Power Windows
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Maintenance Systems Overview
    Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 3.2 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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