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Mercedes-Benz Service Manual V-8 Engine M119

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Mercedes-Benz M119 V8 service manual for 4.2 and 5.0 liter engines

This factory workshop publication compiles service procedures for inspecting, disassembling, measuring, adjusting and repairing the M119 engine, with coverage for Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the W124, W129, W140 and W210 series.

English PDF | 1036 pages | Instant download.

Detailed manual dedicated to the M119 V8 engine
Covers timing, LH fuel injection, engine electrical, lubrication and cooling systems
Includes technical tables, diagrams and factory workshop illustrations
Useful for servicing, repair work and restoration projects

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Mercedes-Benz Service Manual V-8 Engine M 119 | PDF

Workshop manual for the Mercedes-Benz M119 V8 engine, in 4.2 and 5.0 liter versions.

The Mercedes-Benz M119 belongs to the family of V8 engines the brand fitted to a wide range of models from the W124, W129, W140 and W210 series. Because it was used in sedans, coupes, roadsters and wagons, it remains a highly relevant engine for repair, maintenance and restoration work.

This digital PDF edition brings together factory service information for inspection, disassembly, measurement, adjustment, assembly and repair procedures, with direct coverage for engines 119.960, 119.970, 119.971, 119.972, 119.974, 119.975, 119.980, 119.981, 119.982 and 119.985.

If you want to review the scope more closely before purchasing, you can also check the Complete Index tab, where the groups and operation numbers included in this edition are listed.

Main topics covered in the Mercedes-Benz M119 engine manual

General engine data and technical specifications
Crankcase, cylinder heads and crankshaft assembly
Timing system, valves and synchronization
LH electronic gasoline injection system
Air intake, intake manifold and belt drive
Intake and exhaust manifolds
Engine electrical system
Lubrication system
Cooling system
Engine mounts and suspension
Accelerator control, cruise control and electronic accelerator
Fuel system
Exhaust system

Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with the 4.2 liter M119 engine:

W124 Series: 400 E / E 400 and E 420
W140 Series: 400 SE and 400 SEL / S 400, S 420 and CL 420
W210 Series: E 420 / E 420 T

Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with the 5.0 liter M119 engine:

W124 Series: 500 E / E 500
W129 Series: 500 SL / SL 500
W140 Series: 500 SE, 500 SEL and 500 SEC / S 500 and CL 500

Important: this list summarizes applications related to the Mercedes-Benz M119 engine in 4.2 and 5.0 liter versions. Before purchasing, the safest confirmation is still the exact engine code installed in your vehicle.

This digital PDF edition includes a bookmark index for easier navigation between chapters, preserves the technical content of the original printed manual and can be viewed on PC, tablet or smartphone. It also allows you to print only the pages needed for the job.

Product details:

Format: PDF
Language: English
Pages: 1036
File size: 60.6 MB
Delivery method: Download link

Frequently asked questions about the Mercedes-Benz M119 engine manual

How can I verify that this Mercedes-Benz M119 manual matches my vehicle?

The safest method is to check the exact engine code installed in the vehicle. This edition covers 4.2 and 5.0 liter M119 variants, including 119.960, 119.970, 119.971, 119.972, 119.974, 119.975, 119.980, 119.981, 119.982 and 119.985.

Is this M119 PDF intended only for major engine repairs?

No. It is also useful for many diagnostic and service operations because it includes inspection, measurement, adjustment and checking procedures that can be consulted without carrying out a full engine teardown.

Does the manual cover LH injection, engine electrical components and the electronic accelerator system?

Yes. The technical groups included in this edition cover the LH electronic gasoline injection system, the engine electrical system, and the accelerator control, cruise control and electronic accelerator systems.

Can this manual help compare 4.2 and 5.0 liter M119 applications?

Yes. Since the manual covers multiple M119 applications, it can be useful for identifying engine references, related vehicle applications and differences within the same V8 engine family.

For which Mercedes-Benz series can this manual be especially useful?

It can be a valuable reference for vehicles from the W124, W129, W140 and W210 series that were equipped with Mercedes-Benz M119 engines, although confirming the exact engine code before purchase is still recommended.

Does the workshop manual include only written procedures, or also visual reference material?

It also includes technical tables, diagrams and workshop illustrations that make it easier to follow procedures, interpret measurements and locate components during repair, maintenance or restoration work.

Mercedes-Benz M119 engine manual | Index

This index lists the main sections and job numbers included in the Mercedes-Benz Service Manual Engine 119.

Entries are presented according to the original technical structure and numbering of the manual.

00 General, Technical Data

00-0005 Instructions for use of service manual

01 Crankcase and Cylinder Head

01-0010 Engine and model survey
01-0080 Hazard warnings when hood opened
01-0100 Testing compression pressure
01-0110 Cranking engine with starter
01-0150 Testing cylinders for leaks
01-0200 Inspecting cylinders with light probe, assessing cylinders
01-0300 Removing and installing engine
01-0310 Disconnecting, connecting engine wiring harness
01-0400 Function description of crankcase ventilation
01-0500 Removing and installing cylinder head covers
01-1000 Notes on crankcase
01-1100 Installing cylinder liners
01-1120 Measuring, honing and silicon-lapping cylinder bores
01-1200 Facing crankcase mating surface
01-1240 Repairing tapped holes for transmission mounting
01-2100 Removing and installing timing case cover
01-2120 Removing and installing front covers at top
01-2130 Removing and installing driver on camshaft
01-2140 Replacing radial shaft seals in front covers at top
01-2220 Removing and installing end cover
01-2240 Checking rear of engine for leaks when running
01-3100 Removing and installing oil sump
01-4070 Repairing spark plug threads
01-4150 Removing and installing cylinder heads
01-4180 Checking cylinder head mating surface, facing

03 Crankshaft Assembly

03-3100 Checking, replacing and tightening conrod bolts
03-3130 Repairing and aligning conrod
03-3160 Removing and installing pistons
03-3165 Pistons, matching and dimensions
03-3170 Replacing piston rings
03-3200 Mounting crankshaft in bearings
03-3240 Replacing front crankshaft radial seal
03-3270 Replacing rear crankshaft radial seal
03-3420 Removing and installing belt pulley of vibration damper and hub
03-3450 Checking and correcting setting of TDC sensor
03-4100 Removing and installing driven plates
03-4300 Replacing ring gear
03-4350 Adjusting clearance of ring gear to starter
03-5000 Removing and installing retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear

05 Engine Timing, Valves

05-2110 Examining and replacing hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements (bucket tappets)
05-2150 Checking timing of camshaft
05-2170 Removing and installing camshaft adjuster
05-2175 Armature and solenoid at camshaft adjuster
05-2190 Matching parts of camshaft adjusters
05-2200 Removing and installing camshafts
05-2230 Checking, adjusting basic setting of camshaft
05-2500 Removing and installing valve springs
05-2550 Removing and installing valves
05-2600 Inspecting valve springs
05-2700 Replacing valve stem seals
05-2800 Inspecting and machining valves
05-2845 Checking valve guides
05-2850 Replacing valve guides
05-2900 Replacing valve seat rings
05-2910 Machining valve seat rings
05-3100 Removing and installing chain tensioner
05-3200 Replacing and riveting timing chain
05-3300 Removing and installing tensioning rail
05-3330 Removing and installing slide rails (arrangement)
05-3350 Removing and installing guide rails at top of cylinder head
05-3400 Removing and installing guide rail in crankcase

07.4 LH Electronic Gasoline Injection System

07.4-0002 Abbreviations for workshop literature
07.4-0004 Vehicle features
07.4-0010 Function diagram
07.4-0015 Location of components
07.4-0020 Influencing parameters at control unit
07.4-0030 Design and function
07-1453E Removing and installing hot wire mass air flow sensor
07-1459E Removing and installing LH-SFI variable reference resistor

09 Intake Scoop, Intake Manifold

09-1310E Luftfilter aus·, einbauen
09-1310EA Removing and installing intake manifold
09-8221EA Removing and installing intake scoop
09-8221EB Removing and installing intake scoop
09-8221FB Removing and installing intake scoop

13 Belt Drive

13-3420 Removing and installing poly V-belt
13-3430 Examining poly V-belt, damage patterns
13-3440 Poly V-belts, running diagrams, dimensions
13-3450 Removing and installing tensioning device
13-3452 Inspecting tensioning device (1st version)

14 Intake Manifold, Exhaust Manifold

14-0010 Intake manifold
14-0020 Exhaust manifold
14-0030 Emissions control system
14-3930E Removing and installing left exhaust manifold
14-3930EA Removing and installing left exhaust manifold
14-4005E Removing and installing right exhaust manifold
14-4005EA Removing and installing right exhaust manifold
14-5303E Removing and installing oxygen sensor
14-5303EA Removing and installing oxygen sensor
14-5303EB Removing and installing oxygen sensor
14-7251E Removing and installing air pump
14-7251EA Removing and installing secondary air pump
14-7252F Removing and installing air pump belt pulley
14-7264D Removing and installing electromagnetic coupling
14-7662E Removing and installing exhaust gas recirculation valve

15 Electrical System, Engine

15-0010 Notes regarding working on breakerless ignition system
15-0020 Electronic ignition system with variable ignition characteristics and anti-knock control (EZL)
15-0512G Replacing ignition cables with M3 cable screw
15-1580EA Replacing spark plugs
15-1928E Removing and installing high voltage distributor cap, high voltage distributor rotor
15-2003E Removing and installing ignition coils
15-2003EA Removing and installing ignition coils
15-2133E Removing and installing crankshaft position sensor
15-2133EA Removing and installing crankshaft position sensor
15-2143E Removing and installing, adjusting camshaft position sensor
15-2184E Removing and installing knock sensors
15-2184EA Removing and installing knock sensors

18 Engine Lubrication System

18-0023 Removing and installing dipstick guide tube
18-0070 Testing oil pressure and oil pressure sensor
18-0090 Function of oil pressure indicator
18-1100 Removing and installing oil filter housing
18-1110 Function of oil filter
18-1120 Removing and installing oil return check valve in oil filter
18-1300 Removing and installing air-to-oil cooler
18-2100 Removing and installing oil pump
18-2150 Removing and installing oil pressure relief valve (oil pump)
18-3100 Electrical function of oil level indicator
18-3300 Removing and installing oil level sensor
18-3320 Testing oil level sensor

20 Engine Cooling System

20-0020 Switching points in cooling system
20-0100 Draining, pouring in coolant - Anti-freeze protection table
20-0150 Notes on coolant hoses
20-0160 Removing oil in cooling and heating system
20-0170 Testing cooling system for leaks
20-1100 Removing and installing coolant thermostat
20-2100 Removing and installing coolant pump
20-2120 Removing and installing reservoir with coolant drain line
20-3120 Removing and installing viscous fan clutch
20-3140 Removing and installing bearing bracket of viscous fan clutch
20-4200 Removing and installing radiator
20-4300 Testing cooling system cap
20-4400 Electrical function of coolant level indicator
20-4500 Removing and installing expansion reservoir
20-4540 Removing and installing overflow reservoir

22 Engine Suspension

22-2110 Removing and installing front engine mounts
22-2120 Removing and installing rear engine mount
22-2500 Removing and installing engine carrier

30 Accelerator Control, Cruise Control, Electronic Accelerator

30-0010 Electronic accelerator pedal, tempomat cruise control/idle speed control
30-500 Functional description (for manual transmission version valid up to May 93)
30-502 Hints for troubleshooting
30-504 Testing with adapter
30-506 Testing reference resistor
30-541 Removal and installation of cruise control actuator
30-545 Removal and installation of pushbutton switch
30-550 Removal and installation of sensor (models 124, 201)
30-561 Adjusting connecting rod or control cable
30-565 Removal and installation of cruise control amplifier
30-566 Removal and installation of cruise control reference resistor
30-575 Removal and installation of switch on clutch pedal (up to May 93)
30-576 Installation of relay against partial load shaking
30-577 Installation of relay against deceleration shaking
30-579 Layout of connectors
30-580 Wiring diagrams
30-1010EA Adjusting accelerator control
30-1010EB Adjusting accelerator control
30-1010EC Adjusting accelerator control
30-1262E Removing and installing electronic accelerator actuator with throttle valve body
30-1262EA Removing and installing electronic accelerator actuator with throttle valve body
30-1321D Removing and installing accelerator pedal
30-3022B Removing and installing firewall pivot point together with accelerator pedal lever
30-3022D Removing and installing firewall pivot point together with accelerator pedal lever
30-mn Modification notes - Tempomat/cruise control - Models 124, 129, 140, 201
30-pr Programmed repair - Tempomat/cruise control
30-tm Technical revisions - Cruise control/Tempomat - Models 124, 129, 140, 201

47 Fuel System

47-0005 Fuel cooler
47-0010 Fuel tank with splash bowl
47-0020 Fuel gauge sensor
47-0030 Fuel tank positive and negative ventilation system
47-0200 Fuel evaporation control system
47-4100B Removing and installing fuel tank
47-4100EA Removing and installing fuel tank
47-4100FA Removing and installing fuel tank
47-4100FB Removing and installing fuel tank
47-5713B Removing and installing fuel pumps
47-5713F Removing and installing fuel pumps
47-5820F Removing and installing check valve for fuel pump
47-7000B Removing and installing fuel level gauge sensor
47-7000EA Removing and installing fuel gauge sender
47-7000FA Removing and installing fuel gauge sender
47-7000FB Removing and installing fuel gauge sender
47-7571D Removing and installing guide funnel
47-8021D Removing and installing expansion reservoir
47-8212D Removing and installing activated charcoal canister
47-8212EA Removing and installing activated charcoal canister
47-8212FA Removing and installing activated charcoal canister
47-8212FB Removing and installing activated charcoal canister

49 Exhaust System

49-0005 Catalytic converter
49-0010 Exhaust system
49-0025 General notes regarding vehicles with catalytic converter
49-4940EA Replacing center and rear muffler
49-4940EB Replacing center and rear muffler
49-4940F Replacing center and rear muffler
49-4945F Replacing center muffler
49-4951F Replacing rear muffler
49-5531E Removing and installing three-way catalytic converter or front exhaust system
49-5531EA Removing, replacing, installing catalytic converter/front section of exhaust system
49-7000E Removing and installing complete exhaust system
49-7000EA Removing and installing complete exhaust system
49-7280EA Removing and installing exhaust system downstream of flanged connection
49-7280FA Removing and installing exhaust system downstream of flanged connection
49-7280FB Removing and installing exhaust system downstream of flanged connection

Miscellaneous Information

General notes
Connection diagram of intake manifold
Technical modifications
Function descriptions, model/equipment combinations
Connecting diagram of evaporation emission control system
Technical modifications
Modification note
Function descriptions, model/equipment combinations

Technical Modifications

Technical modifications Engine 119 Mechanical I
Technical modifications Engine 119 Mechanical II
Technical modifications Engine 119 Mechanical III

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