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Pressurizing Suspension System

Pressurizing Suspension System

Fig. 3 Automatic Level Control System. 190D & E, 260E, 300CE, D & E:





Fig. 4 Automatic Level Control System. 300TE:





Fig. 5 Automatic Level Control System. 300SE & SEL, 420SEL, 560SEC & SEL:





Fig. 6 Automatic Level Control System. 560SL:





Ensure hydraulic fluid is at proper level prior to pressurizing (filling) the suspension system.
1. The suspension system, Figs. 3 through 6, may be pressurized using either one of the following methods (a or b):
a. Place a load of approximately 330 lbs. in vehicle's luggage compartment, then start and operate engine at high idle for approximately 1 minute.
b. Disconnect leveling valve connecting rod with lever in ``F'' (filling) position. Operate engine at high idle for approximately 30 seconds, then attach connecting rod to lever.