This comprehensive Mercedes Benz W114 1967-1976 Workshop Service Repair Manual provides an in-depth guide for servicing and repairing your vehicle. This manual offers detailed information, instructions, and methodology for carrying out repair interventions on your Mercedes Benz W114, including its various components. Spanning over 5000 pages, this manual covers every aspect of your vehicle, from bumper to bumper. The manual includes special notes, important points, service data, precautions, and valuable reference data, ensuring you have everything you need to perform maintenance, adjustments, service, removal, and installation of components. It guides you through every service repair procedure with step-by-step explanations, pictorial diagrams, exploded diagrams, drawings, and photos. You will find detailed illustrations, tightening torque specifications, and even references to specific service tool numbers, with clear depictions of each tool for your convenience. Adjustment and repair operations are thoroughly explained, including wear limits for various components. This manual also provides valuable assembly details for each procedure. This manual is designed to be a user-friendly reference book for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. It offers comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair, and check procedures, presented in a sequential order for easy understanding. This manual is designed to guide you through every aspect of servicing and repairing your Mercedes Benz W114, ensuring that you or your customers receive the best possible results by keeping their vehicle in optimal condition. It includes specifications, maintenance instructions, and diagnostic information, all based on the latest product information available. The torque values provided are intended for use in service assembly and installation procedures using OEM fasteners. When replacing fasteners, always use the same type (part number) fastener as removed. This manual outlines procedures for servicing and repairing your vehicle using safe and effective methods. It contains many important notes, cautions, and warnings that should be followed along with standard safety procedures to prevent personal injury or improper service, which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. To maximize the life of your Mercedes Benz W114, it is recommended to accurately follow the maintenance requirements outlined in the periodic maintenance chart provided in this manual. It is also important to investigate any unusual noises or changes in the vehicle's riding characteristics promptly, and rectify any problems as soon as possible, particularly if they are related to safety. Only use genuine Mercedes Benz parts as listed in the parts catalogue, follow the procedures in this manual carefully, and keep complete records of all maintenance and repairs with dates and any new parts installed. Use only approved lubricants, as specified, in this manual. This manual provides technical information regarding the design, function, disassembly, adjusting work, and troubleshooting of your Mercedes Benz W114. The descriptions are concise and precise, supported by photographs, notes, drawings, schematics, exploded diagrams, and sectional drawings. This information is designed to simplify any necessary repair work that may be performed on your vehicle. This manual also contains information about adjusting work and valuable reference data for adjusting values. For all maintenance and repair work on your Mercedes Benz W114, all accident prevention guidelines must be strictly observed. To perform all repairs listed in this manual, a complete set of standard tools, as well as the special tools and fixtures shown and listed, are necessary. Unless specific values are given, all threaded connections should be tightened according to the required tightening torques listed on the torque charts. When describing work that can be dangerous, we have described the required safety measures in this manual and indicated them by special remarks DANGER, CAUTION, or NOTE.

The Mercedes-Benz W114, affectionately known as the "Strich Acht" (Stroke Eight) due to its distinctive straight-eight engine, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the German automaker. Introduced in 1967, the W114 marked a departure from the luxurious, large-bodied sedans Mercedes-Benz was previously known for. This new generation of cars, classified as mid-sized, aimed to attract a broader customer base while maintaining the brand's reputation for quality and engineering prowess. The W114 series comprised a range of four-door sedans and coupes, employing a variety of inline six-cylinder and powerful straight-eight engines. These engines, coupled with a robust chassis and advanced suspension system, provided a level of driving performance and comfort previously unseen in the mid-size segment. The W114 also boasted a plethora of innovative safety features, such as crumple zones, padded dashboards, and stronger door locks, solidifying Mercedes-Benz's commitment to safety and setting a new standard for the industry. The W114 series enjoyed a successful production run until 1976, during which time it was praised for its reliability, durability, and overall driving experience. Its timeless design, characterized by elegant lines and a distinctive radiator grille, contributed to its enduring appeal. While it may not be the most widely recognized Mercedes-Benz model, the W114 holds a special place in automotive history as a significant stepping stone in the brand's evolution, proving that luxury and technological advancement could be achieved in a more compact and affordable package. Its influence can be seen in subsequent Mercedes-Benz models, and its legacy continues to inspire enthusiasts and collectors alike. The W114, with its blend of performance, comfort, and safety features, remains a testament to the ingenuity and forward-thinking nature of Mercedes-Benz.