Manual gearbox Mercedes E-Class (W124)

Technical characteristics of a manual transmission
Total information Gearbox code: – 4-speed gearbox 716,2 – 5-speed gearbox 717,4 Transmission Fluid Type Mercedes-Benz Manual Transmission Fluid Tightening torques Fluid...

General Information Manual Transmission
The gearbox converts the torque transmitted from the engine in magnitude and direction. This is necessary to ensure optimal speed and flotation of the vehicle, as well...

Changing the oil in the gearbox
Attention! A hex wrench must be used to unscrew the oil fill/check plug and the oil drain plug. Unscrewing the filling plug / checking the oil level in a manual...

Gearshift mechanism — removal and installation
Gear lever Removing Removing the spring latch from the gear lever 1. Remove the protective cover of the gear lever from the center console up the lever. 2. Using a...

Replacement of O-rings
Input shaft seal Removing the protective cover from the front of the clutch housing Removing the seal from the protective cover Location of the input shaft sealing ring...

Reversing light switch — removal, inspection and installation
Examination 1. The reversing lights are activated by a plunger-type switch located at the rear of the gear selector assembly under the center console. If the reversing...

Removal and installation of a transmission
Removing Attention! Removing the gearbox is difficult because access to the bolts securing the gearbox to the engine is limited. Location of exhaust pipe support bracket...

Gearbox repair
The gearbox is a very complex unit and its repair must be carried out in a specialized workshop. Also, when removing and installing many parts, it is necessary to...