The purpose of load leveling on a this MB performance suspention system was to allow the vehicle to perform under various loading situations; after all this is a four passenger sedan with a trunk.

The system is not designed to handle sway. Stability was increased with reduced height and stiffer springs. Because it was lower, load affected ride height became more important.

The system is simple and defines the car. It also is trouble free (with the exception of the probable need for new accumulators every 60-100k). Also the system acts like a car with no shocks if it isn't charged.

This same basic system has been used on all station wagons and top S cars. MB Hydraulic fluid is the only recommended fluid.


------------------
Steve Brotherton
Owner 24 bay BSC
Bosch Master, ASE master L1
26 years MB technician

[This message has been edited by Webmaster (edited 03-14-2000).]