Mercedes Benz E-Class (W124) Owners Bible 1986 - 1995 is an E-class buyer’s guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source all wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of insightful information about the W124 E-Class chassis. It boasts comprehensive maintenance procedures, including HVAC microfilter replacement, brake pad and rotor replacement and engine oil and fluid change procedures listing the necessary tools, tightening torques and fluid capacities.
Models Covered:
Petrol Engine
● 260E
● 300E, 300E 2.6, 300E 2.8, 300E 4MATIC
● 300CE, 300CE cabrio
● 300TE, 300TE 4MATIC
● 400E
● 500E
● E320 sedan, coupe, cabrio and wagon
● E420
● E500
Models Covered:
Diesel Engine
● 300D Turbo, 300D 2.5 Turbo, 300TD Turbo, E300 Diesel
Contents
● Warnings and Cautions
Appendix A: Mercedes-Benz Heritage
Appendix B: Problems and Repairs
Quick Reference Data
● Introduction to the E-Class
General
Body exterior
Safety
Chassis and suspension
Body interior
Model year news
● Buying an E-Class
Before you buy
After you buy
● Maintenance
General
Fluid and lubricant specifications
Lubrication service
Maintenance service
Body and interior
Wheels, tyres and brakes
Underside of car
Engine compartment maintenance
Trunk area maintenance
● 6-Cylinder Engines
General
M103 engine
M104 engine
Tips, maintenance, service
● V-8 Engine
General
Engine description
Tips, maintenance, service
● Diesel Engines
General
Engine technical
Tips, maintenance, service
● Fuel Injection
General
Fuel supply (Gasoline Models)
Fuel supply (Diesel Models)
Bosch CIS-E (KE-III)
Electronic fuel injection (LH and HFM)
Electronic diesel system (EDS)
Tips, maintenance, service
● Transmissions
General
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Tips, maintenance, service
● Suspension, Brakes, Steering
General
Suspension
Brakes
Steering
Driveline
Traction control systems
Tips, maintenance, service
● Body
Body exterior
Body interior
Body and chassis repair
● Electrical System
General
Fuses, relays, modules
Gasoline engine ignition systems
Diesel glow systems
Throttle control systems
Climate control
Tips, maintenance, service
● Performance and Modification
General
Chassis modifications
Engine modifications
Engine replacements
Headlight modifications
Modified cars
It also contains Year-by-year analysis of E-Class technical highlights, including the inspiring 500E sports sedan and when the multi-cam M104 engine replaced the M103 single cam workhorse. This Owner's Bible also contains detailed technical information on vehicle systems, including engines, suspension, drivetrain, body and interior features aswell as performance modifications, including a listing of all the parts needed to upgrade to the Sportline suspension.
