ellasman

I've recently noticed a lot of "sway" or "sloppy" steering especially at higher speeds, almost like the car feels like driving a boat and not sticking to the ground.

I have 133k on my '07 C230 - around 90-100k I started replaced the control arm Bushings, Struts, stabilizer bar and links, (stabilizer bar because the bushings are preinstalled on it), ... so now I can't figure out what the problem was without going to the stealer!

I lifted the car today and the steering tie rod ends - the joints are completely loose, I can move the tie rod with the push of my finger. So with some reading, I've concluded it is the tie rod ends.... I think I'm correct???

They're the only parts I haven't replaced so far. I've searched for a DIY with no luck... Can anyone help?

I'm looking for the torque spec for the tie rod knuckle bolt. Also do I really need to buy a puller for the knuckle - or can I just hammer it out? I'm not trying to be cheap - I don't want to buy a tool if I don't need to....

Thank you !!!

krazzdav

Here you go--attached the WIS Doc

Also you don't need a tool but it will be harder to get off....loosen the nut leaving it on with just a few threads, use a prybar to put pressure down on the tie rod and hit the tierod sideways below the nut and knuckle (where it says 10a in the doc) repeatedly HARD with a BFH until it pops free. Then remove the nut all the way and it should be easier to take off/pop free now.


Remove_install track rod.pdf

Boom vang

spray some PB blaster under the nut so that it enters the tapered end, let stand for about 15min and a couple of repeated blows with a BFH and it will come loose

I hit it on the knuckle between the tie rod ball joint and where the nut is ie where the tapered end fits through the hole