REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W123 (from 1976 to 1985, the year of issue)

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	W123
		Introduction
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		Coupling
		Manual transmission
		Automatic Transmission
		Driveline and rear axle
		The front suspension
		Rear suspension
		A steering
		Brakes
			Design and specifications
			Checking and replacing the disc brake pads
			Removing, dismantling and installation of the brake caliper
			Inspection, removal and installation of a brake disk
			The main brake cylinder
			Hoses and pipes
			Parking brake
				Adjustment
				Checking and replacing the pad handbrake
		Electrical
		Body and Equipment

Adjustment

By adjusting the parking brake sprocket can pick up a screwdriver through the bolt hole wheels

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Remove one bolt each of the rear wheels. Hang out the back of the car, after having fixed the front. Fully release the parking brake.
Turn the wheel so that the bolt hole was visible gear control dial. Insert a screwdriver and turn the control dial to wheel lock, then unscrew 2-3 tooth so that the wheel can rotate freely.
After similar adjustment on the second wheel lower the car, tighten and tighten the two screws.
Tighten the drive brake and put the number of clicks required to complete its tightening. If this number is too high, adjust the cable tension by turning the screw equalizer arranged for transmission. Eyelet screws must always be in the upright position.

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