Author Topic: Tie Rod  (Read 4311 times)

gnj588d

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Tie Rod
« on: October 28, 2015, 16:23:45 »
Need to replace a ball joint on the offside front {UK car} tie rod would I be better buying the complete
tie rod and ball joints,thinking it might be pre set at the factory,any advice on fitting would be appreciated
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Larry & Norma

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Re: Tie Rod
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2015, 16:42:32 »
I think whichever way you do it you should have the steering alignment checked afterwards.
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Re: Tie Rod
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2015, 17:28:08 »
Personally I always recommend changing the whole track rod; they are quite often seized.
As Larry says, take the car for wheel alignment when you're finished.

Benz Dr.

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Re: Tie Rod
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2015, 20:46:32 »
107 tie rod assembly uses the same parts. Ask for that and you won't go wrong.
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gnj588d

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Re: Tie Rod
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2015, 19:32:02 »
thanks for the info. sorted.Cheers >Mike

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Re: Tie Rod
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2015, 03:20:35 »
Even VW tie rod works on Mercedes up to late 1970's.

 

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