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Mercedes-Benz Service Manual Passenger Cars Starting 1968 Series 108, 109, 111, 113. Maintenance, Tuning, Unit Replacement
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Mercedes-Benz W108, W109, W111 and W113 service manual | Starting 1968
Includes factory technical information for maintenance, tuning, adjustment, inspection and unit replacement on Mercedes-Benz Series 108, 109, 111 and 113 passenger cars produced from 1968 onward.
English PDF | 1066 pages | Immediate digital delivery.
- Official Mercedes-Benz service manual for passenger cars starting 1968
- Covers models such as 280 S/8, 280 SE/8, 280 SEL/8, 300 SEL/8 and 280 SL/8
- Includes technical data, tolerances, adjustments, special tools and repair procedures
- Contains information for engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, steering, bodywork and electrical systems
- Ideal for specialized maintenance, repair and restoration of classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles
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Mercedes Benz Service Manual Passenger Cars Starting 1968 Series 108-109-111-113 Maintenance, Tuning, Unit Replacement | PDF
Technical service manual for Mercedes-Benz Series 108, 109, 111 and 113 passenger cars produced from 1968 onward, especially useful for maintenance, tuning, adjustment, inspection, repair and unit replacement.
This edition brings together factory technical information for classic Mercedes-Benz models from the W108, W109, W111 and W113 series, with procedures developed for Mercedes-Benz service and repair personnel.
The manual includes assembly, adjustment, inspection and repair work, together with technical data, tolerances, dimensions and special tools applicable to different vehicle systems.
Unlike routine maintenance manuals, this publication goes deeper into technical service operations, tuning and component replacement, making it especially useful for diagnosis, mechanical repair and restoration of Mercedes-Benz models from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The scope of the manual can be reviewed in more detail in the Full index tab, where the included technical groups and job numbers are listed.
Main topics covered in the Mercedes-Benz Series 108-109-111-113 service manual
- Instructions for use of the manual and technical group numbering system
- Technical data, dimensions, weights, capacities and operating conditions
- Engine, tuning, valve adjustment, ignition and timing
- Injection system, fuel pump, injection valves and filters
- Cylinder head, crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, camshaft and internal engine components
- Lubrication, oil pump, oil filter and cooling system
- Clutch, manual transmission, automatic transmission and gearshift controls
- Propeller shaft, rear axle, differential and related components
- Suspension, springs, shock absorbers, front axle and wheel alignment
- Brake system, booster, cylinders, calipers, discs, lines and bleeding
- Steering, power steering, steering box and linkage
- Electrical system, starter, alternator, regulator, instruments and lights
- Fuel system, tank, lines, exhaust and radiator
- Bodywork, doors, glass, moldings, locks, seats and interior components
- Removal, installation, adjustment, inspection and repair procedures
Models included in this Mercedes Benz manual:
- W108 Series: 280 S/8 and 280 SE/8
- W109 Series: 300 SEL/8, 300 SEL/9 3.5 and 300 SEL/8 6.3
- W111 Series: 280 SE/8 Coupé and Cabriolet
- W113 Series: 280 SL/8
Important: This manual applies to Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Starting 1968 Series 108-109-111-113. To apply each procedure correctly, always verify the exact model, chassis number, engine, transmission, body, equipment and corresponding specification.
The digital edition allows quick access to the different technical groups through internal bookmarks, making it easier to search by system, job number or model from a computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Item features:
- Format: PDF
- Language: English
- Pages: 1066
- Delivery method: Download link
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this manual and a routine maintenance manual?
This manual is not limited to service intervals. It includes technical procedures for maintenance, tuning, inspection, repair and unit replacement, with adjustment data, tolerances and operations organized by technical groups.
Which Mercedes-Benz models does this manual cover?
It covers models from the W108, W109, W111 and W113 series produced from 1968 onward, including 280 S/8, 280 SE/8, 300 SEL/8, 300 SEL/9 3.5, 300 SEL/8 6.3, 280 SE/8 Coupé, 280 SE/8 Cabriolet and 280 SL/8 versions.
Does it include engine, transmission and chassis information?
Yes. It includes technical information for the engine, ignition and injection systems, manual and automatic transmissions, propeller shaft, front axle, rear axle, suspension, brakes, steering and other chassis systems.
Does it also cover bodywork and the electrical system?
Yes. The manual includes sections related to bodywork, glass, doors, moldings, locks, seats, interior components, electrical system, instruments, lights and auxiliary components.
Is it useful for classic Mercedes-Benz restoration?
Yes. Because of its technical coverage, adjustment data and repair procedures, it is a very useful reference for restoration, advanced maintenance and specialized repair of classic Mercedes-Benz models from the W108, W109, W111 and W113 series.
Is the file delivered as a printed manual?
No. This product is supplied as a digital PDF file, available for download after purchase. Because it is an extensive manual, it allows specific sections to be consulted by technical group and job number, without needing to print the complete manual. It can be opened from a computer, tablet or mobile phone, and only the required sections can be printed when working next to the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz Series 108-109-111-113 Service Manual | Index
This index lists the technical groups, job numbers and procedures included in the Mercedes Benz Service Manual Passenger Cars Starting 1968 Series 108-109-111-113 Maintenance, Tuning, Unit Replacement.
Each entry is listed in accordance with the manual’s original technical layout and numbering.
Preliminary pages
- Foreword
- Instruction for Use of Service Manual
Group 0 General Technical Data
- 0-5 Towing the Vehicle
- 0-6 Jacking-up Vehicle
Group 00 Engine Tune Up, Removal and Installation, Disassembly and Reassembly
- 00-0 Engine
- 00-1 Removal and Installation of Engine and Transmission
- 00-3 Adjustment of Valve Clearance
- 00-5 Measuring Compression Pressure and Cylinder Leaks
- 00-6 Measuring and Adjustment of Dwell Angle
- 00-7 Ignition Timing
- 00-9 Inspection of Timing
- 00-70 Exhaust Emission Control
- 00-72 Exhaust Emission Control
- 00-74 Exhaust Emission
- 00-76 US Exhaust Emission Control
- 00-78 US Exhaust Emission Control
- 00-79 US Exhaust Emission Control
- 00-80 US Exhaust Emission Control
- 00-88 Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System, US Version
Group 01 Cylinder Head
- 01-0 Engine Housing
- 01-1 Crankcase Breather
- 01-2 Removal and Installation of Cylinder Head
- 01-3 Inspection and Replacement of Valve Guides
- 01-4 Refinishing of Valve Seats
- 01-5 Grinding of Valves
- 01-6 Replacement of Valve Seat Rings
- 01-7 Removal and Installation of Oil Pan
- 01-8 Assembly and Centering of Intermediate Flange
- 01-9 Modifications to Cylinder Head and Cylinder Crankcase
- 01-11 Cylinder Crankcase - Modifications to 6-cylinder Engines M 130
- 01-13 Cylinder Head Cover and Cylinder Head Cover Gasket - Modification of Base
Group 03 Crank Assembly
- 03-0 Power Unit Assemblies
- 03-1 Removal and Installation of Crankshaft Pulley, Vibration Damper and Balancing Disc
- 03-2 Replacement of Front Crankshaft Sealing Ring
- 03-3 Removal and Installation of Flywheel
- 03-4 Replacement of rear Crankshaft Sealing Ring
- 03-5 Balancing of New Flywheel or Balancing Disc
- 03-6 Refinishing of Flywheel Clutch Surface
- 03-7 Replacement of Flywheel Ring Gear
- 03-8 Inspection and Tightening of Connecting Rod Bolts
- 03-9 Crankshaft Bearing - Modification
Group 05 Engine Timing
- 05-0 Engine Timing
- 05-1 Valve Shaft Seal
- 05-2 Removal and Installation of Rocker Arms
- 05-3 Chain Tensioner
- 05-4 Removal and Installation of Clamping Rail
- 05-5 Removal and Installation of Slide Rails
- 05-6 Removal and Installation of Intermediate Gear for Distributor Drive
- 05-7 Replacement of Double Roller Chain
- 05-8 Removal and Installation of Camshaft
- 05-9 Valve Timing
Group 07 Carburetor and Injection System
- 07-0 Carburetor and Gasoline Injection Systems
- 07-1 Zenith Carburetor
- 07-2 Removal and Installation of Zenith Carburetor
- 07-3 Disassembly and Assembly of Zenith Carburetor
- 07-4 Checking and Adjustment of Zenith Carburetor
- 07-5 Trouble Diagnosis Zenith Carburetor
- 07-6 Mechanical Fuel Pump
- 07-11 Mechanical Gasoline Injection System
- 07-12 Removal and Installation of Injection Pump
- 07-13 Disassembly and Assembly of Injection Pump
- 07-14 Inspection and Adjustment of Mechanical Gasoline Injection System
- 07-15 Troubleshooting Mechanical Gasoline Injection System
- 07-16 Notes for the Installation of New or Reconditioned Units
- 07-20 Electronically Controlled Gasoline Injection System
- 07-21 Inspection and Adjustment of Electronically Controlled Gasoline Injection System
- 07-22 Trouble Diagnosis Electronically Controlled Gasoline Injection System
Group 09 Air Cleaner
- 09-1 Air Cleaner
- 09-2 Preheating of Induction Air
Group 14 Exhaust System
- 14-01 Conversion of Exhaust System
Group 15 . 54 . 82 Electrical System
- 15 . 54 . 82-0 Electrical System
- 15-16 Electrical Test of Alternator and Single-Element Voltage Regulator in Vehicle
- 15-20 Transistorized Coil Ignition
- 54-01 Connectors and Leads of Main Wiring Circuit
- 54-02 Connectors and Leads of Tail Lamp Line Circuit
- 54-11 Instrument Cluster
- 54-14 Electric Function of Automatic Transmission
- 54-18 Electric Function of Fuel Indicator
- 82-01 Front Lighting Unit
- 82-02 Halogen Lighting Unit
- 82-03 Electrical Function of Windshield Wiper System
- 82-05 Power Window Regulator Motors
- 82-20 Interference Suppressor for Installed Radio Set
Group 18 Engine Lubrication
- 18-0 Oil Change and Replacement Intervals of Filter Inserts
- 18-1 General Instructions for Engine Lubrication
- 18-3 Engine Lubrication
- 18-5 Oil Filter Care
- 18-6 Increasing Engine Oil Capacity by an Enlarged Oil Pan Lower Section
- 18-7 Oil Pump, Crankshaft Lubrication and Oil Return - Modification
Group 20 Engine Cooling
- 20-0 Cooling Units on Engine
- 20-1 Water Pump with Compact Bearing
- 20-2 Removal and Installation of Water Pump
- 20-3 Engine Cooling
- 20-4 Removal and Installation of Thermostat Insert
- 20-6 Visco Fan Coupling
Group 23 V-belts
- 23-2 Tensioning of V-belts
Group 24 Engine Suspension
- 24-0 Engine Suspension
- 24-1 Removal and Installation of Engine Mounting Front
- 24-2 Removal and Installation of Engine Mounting rear
- 24-3 Removal and Installation of Engine Shock Absorber
Group 25 Clutch
- 25-00 Clutch
- 25-01 Removal and Installation of Diaphragm Spring Clutch
- 25-04 Clutch Throwout
- 25-05 Removal and Installation of Clutch Throwout and Clutch Throwout Fork or Clutch Throwout Rocker
- 25-07 Inspection of Clutch Driven for Wear
Group 26 Mechanical Transmission
- 26-00 Mechanical Transmission
- 26-01 Removal and Installation of Transmission
- 26-4 Screwing Clutch Housing Off and On
- 26-5 Removal and Installation of Transmission Shift Cover
- 26-6 Disassembly and Assembly of Transmission Shift Cover
- 26-7 Transmission Cover Front Off and On
- 26-8 Screwing Transmission Cover Rear Off and On
- 26-10 Adjustment of Gear Shift
Group 27 Automatic Transmission
- 27-0 Automatic Transmission
- 27-1 Automatic Transmission
- 27-2 Service Jobs
- 27-3 Adjusting Jobs
- 27-4 Trouble Diagnosis Automatic Transmission
- 27-5 Transmission Test
- 27-6 Removal and Installation of Transmission
- 27-7 Removal and Installation of Shifting Sleeve Housing
- 27-8 Rear Transmission Housing and Centrifugal Governor
- 27-9 Removal and Installation of Starting Lock and Backup Light Switch and Parking Lock
- 27-10 Removal and Installation of Speedometer Drive and Secondary Pump
- 27-11 Disassembly and Reassembly of front Transmission Cover with Primary Pump
- 27-22 Service Jobs
- 27-23 Adjusting Jobs
- 27-24 Trouble Diagnosis Automatic Transmission
- 27-25 Transmission Test
- 27-26 Removal and Installation of Transmission
- 27-27 Removal and Installation of Shifting Sleeve Housing
- 27-28 Rear Transmission Housing and Centrifugal Governor
- 27-29 Disassembly and Reassembly of Front Transmission Cover with Primary Pump
Group 29 Pedals
- 29-0 Pedals
- 29-1 Removal and Installation of Pedal Assembly
- 29-9 Adjustment of Clearance between Thrust Rod and Piston in Master Cylinder
- 29-10 Venting of Hydraulic Clutch Actuation
Group 30 Control System
- 30-1 Removal and Installation of Regulating Shaft
- 30-2 Removal and Installation and Adjustment of Accelerator Pedal
Group 32 Springs and Shock Absorbers
- 32-0 Suspension
- 32-2 Removal and Installation of Front Shock Absorber
- 32-3 Removal and Installation of Rear Shock Absorber
- 32-4 Checking the Shock Absorbers
- 32-5 Removal and Installation of Front Spring
- 32-6 Removal and Installation of Rear Spring
- 32-7 Removal and Installation and Inspection of Compensating Spring
- 32-8 Removal and Installation of Torsion Bar on Front Axle
- 32-9 Removal and Installation of Torsion Bar on Rear Axle
- 32-10 Description on Air Suspension System
- 32-11 Instructions for Assembly Jobs on Vehicles with Air Suspension
- 32-12 Service and Assembly Jobs on Air Suspension System
- 32-13 Inspection Jobs on Vehicles with Air Suspension
- 32-14 Trouble Diagnosis Air Suspension System
- 32-15 Air Suspension Units
- 32-16 Air Compressor
- 32-17 Removal and Installation of Air Supply Tank
- 32-18 Anti-Freeze Device
- 32-19 Valve Unit
- 32-20 Removal and Installation of Level Control Valves
Group 33 Front Axle
- 33-00 Front Axle
- 33-1 Removal and Installation of Front Axle
- 33-2 Front Wheel Bearings
- 33-3 Steering Knuckle
- 33-4 Control Arm
- 33-5 Checking Bearing Play of Front Axle
- 33-6 Inspection of Front Axle Carrier
Group 35 Rear Axle
- 35-0 Rear Axle
- 35-1 Removal and Installation of Rear Axle
- 35-2 Removal and Installation of Cross Strut
- 35-3 Removal and Installation of Radius Arm
- 35-4 Removal, Installation and Repair of Rear Axle Shaft
- 35-5 Removal and Installation of Supporting Tube and Bearing of Brake Holddown
- 35-6 Removal and Installation of Slip Joint
- 35-7 Replacement of Rear Axle Sleeve
- 35-8 Replacement of Sealing Ring for Drive Pinion
Group 40 Wheels and Adjustment of Wheels
- 40-0 Wheels and Adjustment of Wheels
- 40-2 Disc Wheels
- 40-3 Tires
- 40-4 Balancing of Wheels
- 40-5 Checking Wheels for Runout
- 40-6 Wheel Alignment
Group 41 Universal Shaft
- 41-0 Universal Shaft
- 41-1 Removal and Installation of Universal Shaft
- 41-2 Disassembly and Reassembly of Universal Shaft
Group 42 Brakes
- 42-02 Brake System
- 42-3 Brake Calipers
- 42-5 Replacement of Brake Pads
- 42-6 Brake Disc
- 42-8 Tandem Master Cylinder
- 42-10 Brake Unit
- 42-12 Brake Force Regulator
- 42-14 Parking Brake
- 42-16 Adjustment of Brakes
- 42-18 Bleeding of Brake System
- 42-20 Inspection of Brake System
- 42-30 Trouble Diagnosis Brake System
Group 46 Steering Assembly
- 46-0 Steering
- 46-1 Removal and Installation of Steering
- 46-2 Checking Play of Steering Members
- 46-3 Adjustment of Steering
- 46-4 Removal and Installation of Steering Arm (Pitman Arm)
- 46-5 Removal and Installation of Intermediate Steering Arm
- 46-6 Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel
- 46-7 Removal and Installation of Steering Spindle
- 46-8 Removal and Installation of Steering Lock
- 46-9 Removal and Installation of Steering Linkage
- 46-13 Removal and Installation of Steering Coupling
- 46-14 Removal and Installation of Column Jacket
- 46-20 Venting of Power Steering and High-Pressure Oil Pump
- 46-22 Checking the Power Steering and the High-Pressure Oil Pump
- 46-24 Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Oil Pump
- 46-27 Trouble Diagnosis Power Steering and High-Pressure Oil Pump
Group 47 Fuel System
- 47-0 Fuel System
- 47-1 Removal and Installation of Fuel Tank
- 47-2 Fuel Compensating Tank
- 47-3 Immersion Tube Fuel Gauge
Group 49 Exhaust System
- 49-1 Removal and Installation of Exhaust System
Group 50 Cooling System
- 50-1 Removal and Installation of Radiator
- 50-2 Checking Cooling System for Leaks
- 50-3 Cleaning of Cooling System
- 50-4 Engine Cooling
Group 83 Air Conditioning System
- 83-11 Operation of Air Conditioning System
- 83-12 Maintenance of Air Conditioning System
- 83-13 Repair Instructions, Leak Test, Evacuating System
- 83-14 Adding Refrigerant (Complete or Partial Charge) to the System
- 83-15 Discharging Refrigerant from System
- 83-16 Checking Oil Level in Compressor
- 83-17 Performance Test of Air Conditioning System
- 83-18 Electrical Circuit of Air Conditioning System
- 83-19 Removal and Installation of Compressor
- 83-20 Removal and Installation of Magnetic Clutch
- 83-21 Repairing Compressor
- 83-22 Removal and Installation of Condenser
- 83-23 Removal and Installation of Blower
- 83-24 Removal and Installation of Air Duct
- 83-25 Removal and Installation of Evaporator Case
- 83-26 Removal and Installation of Evaporator and Expansion Valve
- 83-27 Adjustment, Removal and Installation of Temperature Switch
- 83-28 Removal and Installation of Blower Switch
- 83-29 Hose Lines
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