2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 speaks to the V8 sedan in its Base and 4Matic trims. Displacement is 5.5 liters, or 333 cubic inches; the heads carry double overhead camshafts; aspiration is natural; the fuel is gasoline. The four-door sedan is the only body listed, and the manual gives engine procedures for both trims along with 4Matic driveline service.

Engines covered

• 5.5L V8 (333 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• 4Matic

Known issues on the 2010 S550. Suspension and steering dominate the 16 owner complaints lodged for the 2010 S550, with 6 and 5 respectively, followed by the fuel and propulsion system at 3. One complaint reported a crash. Those areas line up with the manual's chassis coverage, which includes suspension component replacement, steering system checks and alignment specifications, and with its fuel system diagnostics for the 5.5-liter V8. Torque values and wiring diagrams accompany the procedures.