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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove twelve-point collared nut from rear axle shaft.
- Remove rear wheel.
- Remove right muffler.
- Remove exhaust pipe at flange.
- Remove rear axle shafts from connecting flange To prevent wheel bearing damage vehicle must not be moved on its wheels with rear axle shaft removed. Bring rear axle shaft into a position which is roughly horizontal, push together and remove downwards at an angle from connecting ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
- On models not equipped with 4-matic, disconnect battery ground cables.
- On all models,Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and rear and center sound insulator panels.
- On models equipped with 4-matic, deactivate easy entry/exit functions for driver seat and steering wheel by following main menu on instrument panel or refer to Owner's Manual.
- On models equipped with 4-matic and electrically adjustable steering column, move electrically adjustable steering column all the way out.
- On models equipped with 4-matic and mechanically adjustable steering column, open lock, pull steering...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2007-09 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
On 2007-08 models except AMG, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 26,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2009 models except AMG, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2007-09 AMG models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter shoul...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS
The Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) warning lamp, will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has been started or while driving the vehicle, a fault in the ADS has been detected. While the fault i...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS
Risk of explosion from explosive gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns from swallowing battery electrolyte. Risk of injury through burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries. No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking. Wear protective gloves, acid-resistant clothing and safety glasses. Pour battery electrolyte only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform Align vehicle between columns of hydraulic hoist and position four support plates below hoist support...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- On models with Active Body Control (ABC), remove power steering pressure line from bracket.
- On all models, rotate or lift belt tensione...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment, Front On Power Steering Pump Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment, Left Rear, Left Side Of Automatic Transmission Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: High-Voltage Charge Level in Instrument Cluster Display Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 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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