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Star Motors Specializing in 300 SEL 6.3’s, 450 SEL 6.9’s & 600 Limousines Hydraulic Suspension Trouble Shooting 1694 Union Center Maine Hwy. (Rt. 26) Endicott, NY 13760-1341 Sales & Technical Support: 607-754-4272 Customer Service: 607-786-3918 Fax: 607-754-5112 e-mail: starmotors@stny.rr.com...
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General System Description ......7 System Schematic..........8 component Diagram..........9 This “Astralsilber” silver 6.3 represents the most fre- quently requested exterior color. Interestingly, it is also associated with the renowned Mercedes-Benz racing team. Star Motors 1694 Union Center Maine Hwy. (Rt. 26) Endicott, NY 13760-1341 Sales &...
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Quality New & Rebuilt Mercedes-Benz Parts Specializing in 300 SEL 6.3’s, 450 SEL 6.9’s and 600’s Why buy from Star Motors? Extensive Inventory Our business is dedicated to the maintenance We use only original Mercedes-Benz parts for rebuilding and repairing your vehicle. A large...
Left side of a 450SEL 6.9 (W126 cars are similar.) Please review the following information for an understanding of the Mercedes-Benz hydraulic system. For additional information, see the following sections located in their respective service manuals.
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HYDROPNEUMATIC STRUTS: The four-hydropnematic struts that are part of the 450SEL’s 6.9 suspension are an item that has a life span of approximately 10 years or 100,000 miles. The struts key failure areas are the nylon seals and the 70 durometer rubber o-rings. These items fail due to heat and contamination. As the strut moves up and down tremendous heat is generated and the rubber o-rings are literally baked and unbaked.
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Hydropneumatic Suspension General The hydroneumatic suspension is a gas pressure suspension system with hydraulic level control. The vehicle load is supported by four suspension elements, which are simultaneously serving as shock absorbers. The suspension elements comprise one gas pressure shock (13, 20, 30 and 31) each and one pressure reservoir (11, 12, 28 and 29), which are connected to each other by means of a hose line (Fig.
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