1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL covers the convertible in its 5.6L form. Its 5.6L V8 uses one overhead camshaft per bank and runs on gasoline with natural aspiration. The only body is a 2-door convertible and the only trim is Base, and the manual gives procedures, specifications and torque values for that engine and body.

Engines covered

• 5.6L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1986 560SL. Two owner complaints name the 1986 560SL, and between them they cover vehicle speed control, the hydraulic service brakes and the suspension. One of those complaints reported a crash. The manual deals with vehicle speed control, the hydraulic service brakes and the suspension, giving each procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.