What shock absorber is self-leveling?
Nivomat Shock Absorber
The Nivomat Shock Absorber is a self-leveling monotube shock absorber developed by Sachs. Nivomat is a contraction of two French words, niveau and automatique. When translated to English, it would be level automatic or automatic level.
Can a Mercedes 300TD have hydraulic self leveling?
In all my years of working on old Mercedes diesels, I have never come across a 300TD wagon that I consider to have had proper and careful maintenance done on the hydraulic self leveling suspension system.
How does the Mercedes Benz self leveling system work?
First a little explanation of the Self-Leveling-System suspension in the rear. The Self-Leveling-System (SLS) adjusts the ride height of the rear end when it is loaded to keep the rear end at the proper riding level. The springs and the SLS maintain the unloaded height.
What kind of suspension does a Mercedes W123 have?
W123 Mercedes Suspension | Mercedeswerks | 230 | 240 | 280 | 300. 230, 240D,TD, 280E,CE, 300D,CD,TD. C Self leveling hose from hydraulic pump to feed line – hose assy has tube with banjo fitting at one end and threaded fitting at other.
How does the self leveling suspension system work?
1. Pump – supplies pressure to lift the rear. 2. Fluid Reservoir – for maintaining fluid level. 3. Leveling Valve – the brains of the operation, it tells the system whether to lift or lower the rear end. 4. Accumulators (pressure reservoir) – Helps dampen the changes in pressure due to bumps on the road. 5.
First a little explanation of the Self-Leveling-System suspension in the rear. The Self-Leveling-System (SLS) adjusts the ride height of the rear end when it is loaded to keep the rear end at the proper riding level. The springs and the SLS maintain the unloaded height.
1. Pump – supplies pressure to lift the rear. 2. Fluid Reservoir – for maintaining fluid level. 3. Leveling Valve – the brains of the operation, it tells the system whether to lift or lower the rear end. 4. Accumulators (pressure reservoir) – Helps dampen the changes in pressure due to bumps on the road. 5.
What does 300SD stand for in Mercedes suspension?
300SD,SE, 380SE, SEC, 420SE, 500SE, SEC 560SE, SEC. A Guide rod – Lower contol arm to support joint. Used only All units are inspected for quality and proper operation.
Is the Mercedes-Benz W123 rear suspension a dark art?
The self-leveling rear suspension on some W123 models can seem like a bit of a dark art to those who have not had the chance to learn it. Once you know the system, it is not all that difficult to understand or work on. Here is a really good breakdown of the system with some help from Peach Parts member Biodiesel300TD What does SLS do?