I got the nut removed fairly quick with a chisel, funny thing then I had trouble un-peening the 12 point 30mm nut and had a terrible time getting it off.
If the rear wheel bearing castelleted nut and the axle drive nut were the same size it would be worth $80 to have the the socket on hand. One thing is for sure, a 300SD is soooooo much easier to change a transmission in than a 300D. There is at least 6 more inches of space at the firewall. 10 hours off and on including servicing fluid, test drive and clean up. The 300D took longer last time because one of the 10mm allen head bolt rounded out and I had to cut it. What a PAIN. Thanks for the help.

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1981 300sd
1983 300sd
1985 300d
1983 300cd
1991 350sdl