Gordon Lund - Mercedes E Class Petrol Workshop Manual W210 & W211 Series

Introduction

Engines

Lubrication System

Cooling System

Clutch

Manual Transmission (Gearbox)

Propeller Shaft

Front Axle and Front Suspension

Rear Axle and Rear Suspension

Steering

Brakes

Servicing and Maintenance

Fault Finding Section

Wiring Diagram Legend

This Owners Edition – Workshop Manual covers the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 and W211 Series starting from Model Year 2000 to 2006, fitted with the four, six & eight cylinder petrol engines. It has been specially written for the practical owner who wants to maintain a vehicle in first-class condition and carry out the bulk of his or her own servicing and repairs. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for service and overhaul operations to guide the reader through what might otherwise be unfamiliar and complicated tasks. Numerous drawings are included to amplify the text.

With the aid of this manual, many aspects of service, overhaul and repair are within the scope of an owner with a reasonable degree of mechanical aptitude. Some operations however demand more skill. Other jobs require the use of special tools and in some cases testing facilities and techniques that are not generally available. Only you can judge whether a job is within your capabilities. We do however try to assist the reader to come to an informed decision. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct, it is obviously not possible to guarantee complete freedom from errors or omissions.

Information to be found in the driver's handbook is not necessarily duplicated here and it is not possible within this volume to cover every aspect to be found in the manufacturer's own workshop manual which is of much greater size and complexity. However, it should be consulted if more detailed information is needed.

Always remember that you are responsible for your own safety and that of others when working on a vehicle. Take particular care with safety-related systems like the brakes and steering, and seek professional advice if in any doubt. Never work under a vehicle unless it is properly supported (a single jack is not enough). Take care with power tools, also regard as potentially harmful fuel, lubricants, solvents and sealers which should always be and kept in labelled, sealed containers.

With care and common sense, the practical owner can make an excellent job of maintenance and overhaul. The benefits include money saved and the satisfaction of work well done. You will be adding to your knowledge, too: knowing more about the vehicle you own will help you to make logical decisions about what needs to be done, even if it does in some instances have to go into a professional repair shop. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a vehicle that will respond to careful regular servicing and is built to a standard that will ensure a long life if this is remembered.

0. INTRODUCTION

Our Owners Manuals are based on easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and advice, which enables you to carry out many, jobs yourself. Moreover, now you have the means to avoid those frustrating delays and inconveniences which so often result from not knowing the right approach to carrying out repairs which are often of a comparatively simple nature.

Whilst special tools are required to carry out certain operations, we show you in this manual the essential design and construction of such equipment, whenever possible, to enable you in many cases to improvise or use alternative tools. Experience shows that it is advantageous to use only genuine parts since these give you the assurance of a first class job. You will find that many parts are identical in the various models covered, but our advice is to find out before purchasing new parts – Always buy your spare parts from an officially appointed dealer.

0.0. General Information

Four-cylinder, six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines are covered in the manual:

E200, 2.0 litre, four-cylinder:Four-cylinder engine, 1996 c.c., with 16 valves with a performance of 163 B.H.P (120 kW). Engine type "111". As different engine types (different end numbers), we will list the model designation and the fitted engine type, as available: Model 210.035 = engine 111.942, model 210.048 = engine 111.957, model 210.048, model 210.235 = engine 111.942, model 210.248 = engine 111.957. The engine is not fitted to the W211 series.

E200 Compressor, 1.8 litre, four-cylinder:Four-cylinder engine, 1796 c.c., with 16 valves with a performance of 163 B.H.P (120 kW). Engine type "111" in Series W210 and "271" in Series W211. W210 series:Model 210.045 and 210.245 = engine 111.947. W211 series:Model 211.042 and 211.242 = engine 271.941, 111.947, model 211.043 = engine 271.943.

E240, 2.6 litre, six-cylinder:V6 engine with 18 valves, 2597 c.c. with a performance of 170 B.H.P (125 kW). Engine type "112". Fitted to series W210 and W211. W210 series:Model 210.061 and 210.261 = engine 112.911, model 210.062 and 210.262 = engine 112.914, W211 series:Model 211.061 and 211.261 = engine 112.913, model 211.080 and 211.280 = engine 212.917 (4 Matic).

E280, 2.8 litre, six-cylinder:V6 engine with 18 valves, 2799 c.c., with a performance of 204 B.H.P (165 kW). Engine type "112" (W210 series) or "272" (W211 series). Fitted to series W210 and W211. W210 series:model 210.063 and 210.263 = engine 112.921. W211 series: model 211.054 and 210.262 = engine 112.914, model 210.281 = engine 112.921 (4 Matic). W211 series:Model 211.054 and 211.254 = engine 272.943, model 211.092 and 211.292 = engine 272.944, (4 Matic), model 211.082 = engine 272.921 (4 Matic).

E320, 3.2 litre, six-cylinder:V6 engine with 18 valves, 3199 c.c., with a performance of 224 B.H.P (165 kW). Engine type "112". Fitted to series W210 and W211. W210 series:model 210.065 and 210.265 = engine 112.941, 210.082 and 210.282 = engine 112.941 (4 Matic). W211 series:model 211.065 and 211.265 = engine 112.949, model, Model 211.065 and 211.265 = engine 272.949, model 211.082 and 211.282 = engine 112.941 (4 Matic).

E350, 3.5 litre, six-cylinder:V6 engine with 24 valves, 3498 c.c., with a performance of 272 B.H.P (200 kW). Engine type "272". Fitted to series W211. Model 211.056 and 211.256 = engine 272.964, 211.087 and 211.287 = engine 272.962 (4 Matic).

E430, 4.3 litre, eight-cylinder:V8 engine with 24 valves, 4266 c.c., with a performance of 279 B.H.P (205 kW). Engine type "113". Fitted to series W210. Model 210.070 and 210.2706 = engine 113.940, 210.083 and 210.263 = engine 113.948 (4 Matic).

E500, 5.0 litre, eight-cylinder:V8 engine with 24 valves, 4966 c.c., with a performance of 306 B.H.P (225 kW). Engine type "113". Fitted to series W211. Model 211.070 and 211.270 = engine 113.947 and 113.967, 211.083 and 211.283 = engine 113.969 (4 Matic).

Two four-cylinder engines are fitted, available in two different capacities. In the category "Four-cylinder Engines" with 16 valves you will find two engines within the model years in question: All engines, however, belong to the engine type "111" or "271", depending on the model series, as described above.