Mercedes Tie Rods




Making your wheels turn with the Mercedes Tie rod

Part of the steering system, the Mercedes Tie rod connects the center link to the steering knuckle on cars with conventional suspension systems and recirculating ball steering gears. It has an inner and outer end.

The Mercedes tie rod plays an important role in your vehicle’s steering and suspension system. It is used as an efficient steering linkage, steering knuckle pivot supports, and used in other hinge mechanisms. It connects the steering rack to the front wheel hub. This works by transmitting the force from the steering center link or the rack gear to the steering knuckle which causes the wheels to turn. It uses a threaded adjusting sleeve which allows the length of the tie rod to be adjustable. This adjustment is used in setting a critical alignment angle when positioning the vehicle’s toe.

The Mercedes tie rods works together with the ball joints in ensuring that your vehicle steers left and right even when it hits irregular road surfaces that can cause the wheel to move up and down. It is composed of the inner and outer end. The inner tie rod ends are connected to either the end of the center link which acts as the pivot points for the steering gear. The outer tie rod ends are attached to the steering knuckle which is responsible for turning the front wheels. It has the upper and lower ball joints where it pivots creating geometry of the steering axis.

The steering system must accurately turn the wheels at the same rate and along the same plane at all conditions. That is why the Mercedes tie rod and the ball joint must see to it that the wheels are rigidly held. A worn out tie rod can cause abnormal wear patterns to your tires, erratic steering and wandering. These are clear indications that the tie rod needs replacement.

Replacing the tie rod must be done along with a wheel alignment since replacing it can affect the toe setting. So, it is essential that the steering and suspension system must be inspected regularly or checked by qualified service professional for best results.



Lemforder Mercedes Benz Tie Rod End - Mercedes Benz C36

Mercedes Tie Rods Fits: 1995 - 1997 Mercedes Benz C36 Tie Rod End
Brand: Lemforder Tie Rod End
Description: Left : Right

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Febi Mercedes Tie Rod Assembly - Mercedes 450SLC

Mercedes Tie Rods Fits: 1976 - 1980 Mercedes 450SLC Tie Rod Assembly
Brand: Febi Tie Rod Assembly
Description: Left/ Right

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Mevotech Mercedes Benz Tie Rod End - Mercedes Benz 280SE

Fits: 1971 - 1972 Mercedes Benz 280SE Tie Rod Assembly
Brand: Mevotech Tie Rod End
Description: MEVOTECH TIE ROD END -- Sold Individually, OEM Quality Replacement Part, Made To Original Part Specifications For No Hassle Replacement

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Mevotech Mercedes Benz Tie Rod End - Mercedes Benz 280S

Fits: 1971 - 1971 Mercedes Benz 280S Tie Rod Assembly
Brand: Mevotech Tie Rod End
Description: MEVOTECH TIE ROD END -- Sold Individually, OEM Quality Replacement Part, Made To Original Part Specifications For No Hassle Replacement

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