300E 4MATIC (124.230) L6-3.0L (103.985) (1990)
Axle Shaft: Specifications
Rear
Rear axle nut torque
Twelve point collar nut ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 280 - 320 Nm
Note:
Modified axle nut torque
As of Feb 1989 production, the rear axle shafts and the front axle shafts on the 4-Matic versions has changed. The new torque is 200 - 240 Nm using a
white anodized twelve-point collar nut.
When tightening the previous version nut (yellow anodized) apply oil to the threads and contact surfaces between the nut and shaft flange and torque
to 200 - 240 Nm
New version twleve-point collar nut 201 357 02 72