GERMAN
MOTORS SYSTEM SPECIALTIES
German Motors is qualified to perform service and repair on
all these Mercedes-Benz systems... and more.
| Accessory |
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Antenna
systems. |
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Mercedes-Benz
sound system wiring and component installation. |
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All
Mercedes-Benz Original Equipment ("OE"), including
bumpers, step rails, fog lights. |
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Trailer
Hitch Installation / 3rd Passenger Seat Installation
/ Mud Flap Installation - ask about any other additional
accessory installation options for your Mercedes-Benz. |
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| Air
Intake |
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Kompressor
Supercharge systems. |
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Inspect
air delivery systems including air filters, air
pump assemblies (if applicable), air mass sensors
(if applicable) and vacuum systems. |
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Diagnosis,
replacement and/or cleaning of necessary components. |
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| Body
Electrical |
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Version
coding of new control modules. |
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Instrument
Clusters - failures diagnosed and gauges repaired
or replaced if necessary, light bulbs replaced. |
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Exterior
Lighting - wiring failures diagnosed and repaired;
switch, bulb, assembly, fuse and lens replacement,
as necessary. |
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Xenon
headlamps, if applicable - diagnosis and repair. |
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Interior
Lighting - wiring failures diagnosed and repaired;
switch, bulb, assembly, fuses and lens replacement,
as necessary. |
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Windshield
and Headlamp Wiper and Washer Systems - motor, blade
or insert, nozzle, pump, reservoir, grommet, and
cap replacement, as necessary. |
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Cruise
Control - diagnosis of failures; repairs and/or
component replacement as necessary, including amplifiers
and switches. |
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ATA
(anti-theft alarm) Systems. |
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Heated
Seat Systems. Power Seat Systems. |
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Power
Soft-top Systems. Power Sun Shade Systems. |
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Horn
- Optical and Sound. |
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| Body
Mechanical and Trim |
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SRS
(supplemental restraint system), if applicable -
Diagnosis and repair. |
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Door
and Truck - Latches, locks, closing assist, seals,
checks replaced, vacuum system diagnosis and repair,
including element and valve replacement. |
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Trim
and Emblems - all emblem and marking replacement,
including wheel center caps, grill assemblies and
molding. |
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Hood
- pad and latch replacement; release cables, handles,
straps, shocks and buffer replacement. |
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Exterior
and Interior Mirror - repair if possible, or replacement
of glass, switches, motors or assemblies, if necessary. |
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Seats
- adjustment switches, cables and knob replacement. |
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Windows
- glass, motor, regulator and switch replacement.
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Lighter/Power
Port - Wiring repair; fuse and element replacement
if necessary. |
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Sunroof
Repairs. |
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| Brakes
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BAS
(brake assist systems), if applicable - Diagnosis
and repair. |
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SBC
(sensitronic brake control), if applicable - Diagnosis
and repair. |
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ABS
(anti-lock braking system), if applicable - Diagnosis
and repair including cables, control units, replays
and sensors. |
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Pads
and Sensors - Replacement with Mercedes-Benz pads
for your particular model. Brake wear warning sensors
also replaced. |
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Rotors
& Calipers - brake rotors replaced, along with wheel
bearing repack and reseal if applicable; brake calipers
rebuilt if possible or replaced as necessary. |
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Brake
Fluid - change fluid throughout system, clean reservoir
and replace caps if indicated. |
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Brake
Hoses - inspected and replaced as necessary. |
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Parking
Brake - cables and shoes replaced as necessary,
adjustments performed. |
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| Climate
Control |
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Heating
& Air Conditioning - diagnosis, repair and recharge
of R12 and 134A systems, including replacement of
temperature sensors, blower motors, compressors,
condensers, switches, evaporators, expansion valves,
hoses, o-rings, receiver-driers, caps and filters,
mono-valves, vacuum and electrical flap actuators.
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Climate
Control Units - diagnosis of failure and replacement
if necessary. |
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Heater
- core, hose and motor replacement if necessary.
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| Clutch
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Master
and Slave Cylinder - bleeding or replacement as
necessary. |
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Disc,
Throw-out Bearing, Flywheel and Ring Gear - replaced
as required. |
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Manual
transmission repair. |
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| Engine
Cooling System |
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Overheating
Problems - Diagnosis and repair. |
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Pressure
Test -- entire cooling system to locate leaks or
failed components. |
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Accessory
Belts - belt, pulley, tensioner or damper replacement,
if necessary. |
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Auxiliary
Cooling Fan - diagnosis and repair of failures,
including auxiliary water pump and fan assembly,
sensor, belt or resistor replacement. |
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Engine
Temperature - sensor replacement or gauge repair
as necessary. |
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Cooling
Fan - blade, pulley, clutch, bracket and/or shroud
replacement. |
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Expansion
Tank (Reservoir) - hose, cap, plug and tank replacement
as necessary. |
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Radiator
- repair on earlier models, or replacement as necessary.
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Hoses
- evaluated and replaced as necessary, including
all radiator, by-pass, expansion tank and heater
hoses and clamps. |
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Thermostat
- testing and replacement as necessary. |
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Water
Pump - testing and replacement as necessary. |
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| Drive
Belts |
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Multi-Rib
Belts and Tensioners (If Applicable) - inspection
and replacement of mono (serpentine ) belt and/or
tensioner when failure is possible. Supercharger
belts are inspected and replaced as necessary on
Kompressor models. |
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V-Belts
- all v-belts (if applicable) in engine compartment
are inspected and replaced as required, including
auxiliary fan, water pump, alternator, air pump,
power steering and air compressor belts. |
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| Driveshaft
& Axle |
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Flex
Discs - front and rear flex discs evaluated and
replaced as necessary. |
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Driveshaft
- bushings, support (carrier), support-bearing and
boot replacement as needed. |
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Wheel
Bearings and Seals - evaluation, repack or replacement
as required. |
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CV
Joints & Boots - evaluated and replaced as necessary.
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| Engine
Electrical |
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Check
Engine Electronics Fault Display, if applicable.
Diagnosis and repair of affected systems. |
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Charging
System - tested to diagnose failures and insure
proper repair. |
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Alternator
- replacement as necessary. |
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Ignition
System - diagnosis of failures and replacement of
necessary components, including ignition coil, wires,
connectors or plug ends; spark plug and connects;
distributor components. |
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Starting
System - diagnosis and repair, including replacement
of ignition cylinders and switches or starter motors,
if necessary. |
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Voltage
Regulator - diagnosis and replacement as necessary.
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Wiring
Harness - diagnosis of failures and repair if possible;
or replacement as necessary. |
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| Engine
Mechanical |
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Cylinder
Head Gasket Replacement - accurate diagnosis of
head gasket failure, reliable evaluation of affected
components, pinpoint estimates for repair, experienced
disassembly and reassembly. |
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Engine
Mounts - regular inspection and replacement if failed.
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Exhaust
and Intake Manifold Gaskets - diagnosis of leaks
or failures and replacement if necessary. |
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Exhaust
and Intake Valves - diagnosis of failures occurring
within the valve train, expert disassembly and evaluation,
excellent machining services, if necessary, pinpoint
estimates of all labor and part expenses, experienced
reassembly and testing. Other concerns may include
valve stem seal fatigue, valve guide wear, damaged
caused by timing chain system failures. |
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Oil
Services - use of engine oil vacuum extraction system,
replacement of filter with Mercedes-Benz filters
or equivalent, thorough 32-point vehicle inspection
(see Service Philosophy Section). |
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Oil
Pan - damage evaluation and replacement or resealing,
which is necessary. |
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Seals
- accurate rating and recording of leakage severity
and sources, recommended and customer-approved repairs
performed. |
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Timing
Chain - service advice on Mercedes-Benz recommended
replacement intervals, measurement of chain slack
and evaluation of tensioner performance, accurate
estimates of replacement costs. |
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| Exhaust
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Major
System Components - reliable and regular inspection
of catalytic converters, resonators and mufflers,
replacement as necessary with OE parts or their
equivalent. |
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Hangers,
Brackets, Flanges and Clamps - regular inspection
and replacement as required to prolong the life
of the exhaust system. |
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Emission
Testing - diagnosis and repair or adjustments for
failed emission test vehicles, locations given for
Colorado-approved test facilities handling diesel
or current model vehicles. |
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EGR
System and Air Pumps. |
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| Fuel
Delivery |
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Fuel
Pumps - evaluated and replaced, if necessary. |
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Leaks
- located and repaired. |
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Fuel
Tank - removal and cleaning if possible, replacement
if necessary. |
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Gauge
& Sending Units - repaired or replaced, whichever
is required. |
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Caps
- all Mercedes-Benz styles in stock for immediate
replacement. |
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Filters
- replaced at recommended service intervals. |
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EVAP
Systems leak tested and repaired. |
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| Fuel
Injection |
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Check
Engine Light warning, if applicable, related to
fuel delivery - Diagnosis and repair. |
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Accelerator
Pedals - replaced when necessary. |
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Air,
Altitude, Oxygen, Water and Oil Temperature Sensors
- failures diagnosed and component replaced as necessary.
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Cold
Start - system failures diagnosed and repaired as
necessary. |
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EHA
(Electro Hydraulic Actuator) System - failures diagnosed
and valve or seal replacement available, as necessary.
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Fuel
Distribution - distributor and injector operation
evaluated; cleaning and/or replacement available
as required, fuel pressure tests performed, regulators
and valves replaced as necessary, idle control valves
replaced. |
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Throttle
Actuator failures and driveability problems. |
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Fuel
Injection Control Unit, if applicable - Diagnosis
and repair. |
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Throttle
Cables, Linkage and Switches - regularly cleaned
and lubricated as necessary, failures diagnosed
and repaired. |
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| Steering
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SPS
(speed-sensitive power steering) if applicable -
Diagnosis and repair. |
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Idler
Arm - inspected regularly and repaired or replaced
as necessary. |
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Power
Steering - reservoir fluid level checked regularly,
leaks evaluated and severity and sources recorded,
gear boxes rebuilt, pumps resealed, hoses, seals
and gaskets replaced as necessary, the system is
serviced at Mercedes-Benz recommended intervals
or when fluid condition indicates it is necessary.
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Tie
Rod Assemblies - left and right tie rod assemblies,
as well as center draglink inspected regularly and
replaced when fatigued. |
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Alignments
- performed off-site when required by certain steering
or suspension component replacement or when indicated
by tire wear patterns. |
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Rack
& Pinion -- repairs and/or replacements performed.
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Steering
Noise - buzzing, cracking, squeaking - Diagnosis
and repair. |
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| Suspension
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Airmatic
Suspension Systems, if applicable - Diagnosis and
repair. |
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ABC
(active body control), if applicable - Diagnosis
and repair. |
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Balljoints
and/or Control Arms - inspected at regular intervals,
replaced as necessary; control arm bushings are
replaced when possible. |
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Springs
and Shocks - evaluated and replaced as necessary,
spring may be shimmed when required. |
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Sway
Bar - brackets, bushings and links regularly inspected
and replaced when fatigued. |
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Subframe
Mounts (If Applicable) - inspected regularly and
replaced when collapsed. |
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Trailing
Arms - inspected and replaced when bent; bushings
inspected and replaced as needed. |
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Rear
Hydraulic Level Control System, if applicable -
Diagnosis and repair. |
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| Tools
& Manuals |
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All
Mercedes-Benz tools and manuals supplied with your
vehicle can be replaced in case of thief or misplacement,
including first-aid kits. |
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| Transmission
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ETC
(electronic transmission control), if applicable
- Diagnosis and repair. |
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Electronic
Shifter Selection Module, if applicable - Diagnosis
and repair. |
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Cooling
Hoses and Mounts - inspected regularly and replaced
as necessary. |
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Linkage
& Switches - inspected and lubricated regularly,
bushings replaced, adjustments available for proper
shifter positioning, neutral safety switches replaced
when necessary. |
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Fluid,
Seals, Filters and Gaskets - transmissions are serviced
at recommended Mercedes-Benz intervals or when fluid
condition indicates the need; leaks are regularly
evaluated and source and severity is recorded, resealing
is available when necessary. |
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Performance
- regularly evaluated; valve and cable adjustments
are made when possible, severe transmission performance
failures may indicate rebuilding or replacement
with new or remanufactured Mercedes-Benz components.
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| Differentials,
Transfer Cases, 4-Matics & Traction Systems |
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ESP
(electronic stability program), if applicable -
Diagnosis and repair. |
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ASR
(acceleration slip regulation), if applicable -
Diagnosis and repair. |
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Inspection
and Evaluation - regular inspection for leaks and
performance evaluations. |
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Leaks
- diagnosis and resealing available, fluid replacement
when wear indicates a need or if required by a repair
performed. Mercedes-Benz hydraulic fluid and/or
Limited-Slip fluid in used in all required applications.
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Stability
and Angle Sensors - If possible, sensors are removed,
cleaned and reinstalled. Sensors are replaced when
failure has occurred. |
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Replacement
- if severe failure has occurred in a transfer case
or differential and replacement is indicated, only
Mercedes-Benz new or remanufactured units are installed.
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Transfer
Case - High and low range failures, if applicable
- Diagnosis and repair. |
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