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1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE

3.0L I6 M103•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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steering

Idler Arm Torque Specs

for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 3.0L I6 M103 · RWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Idler Arm Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Tie Rod Castle Nut

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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