1998 Mercedes-Benz E300 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E300 covers a turbocharged diesel sedan. The 3.0L inline-six pairs double overhead camshafts with turbocharging and runs on diesel fuel, and it sits in a four-door sedan, the one body style listed, offered in Base trim. Turbo diesel service means boost and fuel delivery checks alongside the usual mechanical work, and the manual supplies procedures, specifications and wiring diagrams for both, as well as for the cooling system, transmission, chassis and electrical equipment.

Engines covered

• 3.0L inline-six — DOHC, turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1998 E300. Ten owner complaints are filed against this year, with five about the suspension, four about engine and engine cooling and one about tires. Two of those complaints reported a crash and one reported an injury. A further 13 complaints were filed against the 1998 E-Class line, where engine and engine cooling and suspension drew four apiece and the electrical system three. The manual gives suspension procedures, cooling system checks and engine diagnostics, with specifications and torque values.