This comprehensive Mercedes 560SL Service Repair Manual provides you with the complete factory service and repair information for your 1986-1989 Mercedes 560SL. This manual covers all the information you need to maintain and repair your vehicle, including engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, electrical systems, and more. The manual is organized in a logical and easy-to-follow format, and it includes detailed instructions, illustrations, and diagrams that make it easy to understand even the most complex repair procedures. The manual covers a wide range of topics, including: * **Engine:** Inspecting component condition, checking valve clearance, adjusting injection timing, replacing fuel filter, checking coolant level, adjusting engine stop, and more. * **Transmission:** Manual transmission oil change, automatic transmission fluid and filter change, transfer case fluid change, and more. * **Suspension:** Inspecting self-leveling suspension, checking & correcting oil level, checking front axle ball joints, rear axle oil change, inspecting & rotating wheels, and more. * **Brakes:** Checking brake fluid level, inspecting brake lines, inspecting brake pads & disk thickness, replacing brake fluid, and more. * **Steering:** Checking steering play, re-tightening steering bolts, and more. * **Fuel System:** Checking fuel system condition, re-tightening exhaust flange, and more. * **Electrical System:** Checking & correcting battery fluid level, checking warning & indicator lamps, and more. * **Body:** Removing and installing engine compartment lower panel, lubricating door hinges, lubricating door locks, checking & correcting windshield washer fluid level, and more * **Climate Control:** Checking & correcting AC refrigerant charge, replacing dust filter, replacing active charcoal filter, replacing recirculating air filter, and more. This manual is the same repair manual used by your local Mercedes dealer, ensuring you have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information. You can confidently tackle any repair job with this comprehensive guide.

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