Serviceinformation

Mercedes-Benz
Fine adjustment of vehicle level
Applicable for the following Mercedes-Benz model series:
Series
107
108
109
116
123
124
126
129
140
170
171
201
202
203
204
208
209
210
211
219

Type ID

Model designation / Body type

C107 / R107
W108
W109
W116
C123 / S123 / W123
A124 / C124 / S124 / W124
C126 / W126
R129
C140 / W140
R170
R171
W201
S202 / W202
CL203 / S203 / W203
X204
A208 / C208
A209 / C209
S210 / W210
W211
C219

SLC Coupe / SL Roadster

S-Class Sedan
S-Class Sedan
S-Class Sedan
Coupe / T Model / Sedan
Cabrio / Coupe / T Model / Sedan
S-Class Coupe / Sedan
SL Roadster
S-Class Coupe / Sedan
SLK Roadster
SLK Roadster
190
C-Class T Model / C-Class Sedan
C-Class Sports Coupe / C-Class T Model / C-Class Sedan
GLK Class
CLK Cabrio / CLK Coupe
CLK Cabrio / CLK Coupe
E-Class T Model / E-Class Sedan
E-Class Sedan
CLS Coupe

Special equipment options can change the vehicle weight and consequently the vehicle
level. Fine adjustment of the vehicle level is possible through thicker rubber lagging in
the spring seat. By adding rubber lagging of 5 mm on the front and rear axle, the vehicle
level will change by 10 mm.
Reinforced suspension
To ensure the correct vehicle level, rubber lagging of a different thickness will have to be installed in some
cases.

Number of nubs

Type ID

C140

W108

C107

A124

R170

R171

W140

W109

R107

C124

A208

CL203

W116

S124

C208

S203

C123

W124

S210

W203

W210

A209

Rubber pad thickness

8

S123

W201

W123

W202

C209

C126

S202

W211

W126

R129

X204

C219

[mm]

20

18

9,5

13

13

22,5

24

13

14

13

13

18

18

25

30

18

19

18

18

13

13

13

13

23

23

27.5

17

17

17

17

30

32.5

= Front axle /

23

23

21

21

= Rear axle

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Serviceinformation
Mercedes-Benz
Fine adjustment of vehicle level
Optional equipment:

The vehicle weight will be affected if optional equipment is installed. For the listed vehicle types,
the following equipment is considered 'Optional Equipment.' (Please note manufacturer
specifications):
Optional equipment*

C123

A124

C126

S123

C124

W126

W123

S124

R129

W201

S202

C208

W202

W124
5-speed transmission

ABS

Airbags

ASD (automatic slip-control differential)

ASR (anti-slip control)

Automatic transmission

Electric driver seat adjustment

Vehicle underbody protection (steel plate)

Catalytic converter

Level control system

Sunroof

Power steering

Power steering**

Emergency alarm system for taxis

Auxiliary heating

x
x

* Fully equipped according to manufacturer's specifications

** up to 1985, thereafter supplied as standard equipment

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Technical Support Phone: +49 9721 4755555
Fax: +49 9721 4755556
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www.zf.com

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