116 Hydro suspension

[Kimb]

Hi I am looking for a test procedure to test the hydro suspension in a newly purchased 116 036 6.9.chassis 1741.
The suspension rises after about 40 seconds of running, however the rear drops quickly after the engine is switched off.
Is there a manual or set of tests for the various components?

[TJ 450]

Have a look in the service manual library on this website. I'm fairly certain the procedures are outlined in the Chassis & Body manual for the 450SEL. There is also a separate hydro suspension manual, too, although I only have it in hard copy.

Tim

[Kimb]

Thanks Tim, Will have another more through look at the online manuals, did not see the hydro section in the manuals I looked at. They all appeared to refer to the standard suspension.

[nathan]

sounds like there is a leak somewhere. on a clean floor, can you see any fluid spotting on the ground after the car has stood there for a day or so?