Hello all. Well, my wife left me with the kids so I can't go out and measure the bolt and leave them unattended. I need to know the socket size of the bolt head. I know it's bigger than 22mm because that is the largest socket I have other than the BIG socket for the fuel tank screen. It's an '85 300d turbo. I've searched on here and on google and can't come up with an answer. She said she would get one while she was out so I need an answer sooner than later. Thanks for your help!

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1985 300d smoke silver/red int. (204k) <--Sadie the 80's Mercedes from Hades!
1985 300TD 587 cabernet red/155 Creme (143k)
2007 Ford Expedition EL (54k)

"Seems to me you bought a hobby... not a car" - My dad.

bump. Wife is almost done shopping and will be heading to sears to get some sockets. Does no one know? I really don't want to buy several sockets I don't need right now just hoping to get the right size in 23mm 24mm 25mm 26mm. I'd rather just buy 2 of the correct size. Thanks for your help!

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1985 300d smoke silver/red int. (204k) <--Sadie the 80's Mercedes from Hades!
1985 300TD 587 cabernet red/155 Creme (143k)
2007 Ford Expedition EL (54k)

"Seems to me you bought a hobby... not a car" - My dad.

24mm, both ends. And a SAE 15/16" is close enough to work as well.

23, 25 and 26mm are virtually nonexistant when it comes to fastener sizes.

THANK YOU! She just called and I told here to get 24mm and we'll cross our fingers. Sweet! I missed your post by 30 seconds.

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1985 300d smoke silver/red int. (204k) <--Sadie the 80's Mercedes from Hades!
1985 300TD 587 cabernet red/155 Creme (143k)
2007 Ford Expedition EL (54k)

"Seems to me you bought a hobby... not a car" - My dad.

That particular Bolt/Nut has and tight Torque on it becauses it captivy traps the LCA Bushing in place (tighten with the Wheels on the Ground).

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Ask her to pick up a couple of lottery tickets as well. You're on a roll!!!

while she got to go look at tools and buying wheel bearing grease, a dial indicator and sockets at harbor freight and sears I stayed and gave the kids baths (4 month old and a 3 year old). I have no idea how that happened... Had to take my blood pressure meds a few hours early...

Good to know about the other sizes...I don't think I used my metric tools until I got Sadie!

Thanks for your help guys. Your awesome!

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1985 300d smoke silver/red int. (204k) <--Sadie the 80's Mercedes from Hades!
1985 300TD 587 cabernet red/155 Creme (143k)
2007 Ford Expedition EL (54k)

"Seems to me you bought a hobby... not a car" - My dad.