1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 addresses the V12 convertible in its only listed form, the Base trim. Under the hood is a 6.0L twelve-cylinder with double overhead cams and natural aspiration, burning gasoline; the body is a two-door convertible. The manual gives the torque values, specifications and wiring diagrams for that engine and body.

Engines covered

• 6.0L V12 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1998 SL600. Three owner complaints recorded against the 1998 SL-Class line fall on three different areas of the chassis: hydraulic service brakes, the suspension and the tires. Brake hydraulics, suspension geometry and wheel-and-tire work on the V12 convertible are covered in this manual with procedures, specifications, torque values and diagnostics.