1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 applies to the 4-door sedan in Base trim, powered by a 4.3L V8 displacing 260 cubic inches. The engine combines a single overhead camshaft layout with natural aspiration and gasoline fuel. One body, one engine and one trim are listed, and the manual gives specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams for them.

Engines covered

• 4.3L V8 (260 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1998 E430. Eight complaints about the 1998 E430 are recorded with NHTSA. Three involve the electrical system and three the engine and engine cooling, with two more on the engine alone; three of these complaints reported a crash, and two reported an injury. The 1998 E-Class line collected 16 further complaints, where suspension leads, ahead of engine cooling and electrical concerns. Cooling system procedures, electrical diagnostics and wiring diagrams in the manual line up with those reports.