Auto Level Control: Description

The Automatic Level Control system consists of an hydraulic pump, reservoir, leveling valve, pressure reservoir and special rear shocks referred to as spring struts. Spring struts simultaneously act as shock absorbers while adjusting rear vehicle height for level ride. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Level Control Rear Suspension System (300SE, 300SEL, 300TE)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Level Control Rear Suspension System (560SEC, 560SEL)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.