Tie rod replacement - MBWorld.org Forums

Jul 25, 2007 | 09:21 PM

maleah

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Tie rod replacement

Has anyone ever changed their tie rods themselves? Is it difficult/easy? any DIY info? thanks.

Jul 31, 2007 | 03:22 PM

piersbc

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From: Missouri

99 CLK 430

I actually bought the whole tie rod assembly ("This center tie rod assembly (drag link) includes both outer tie rod assemblies.) from FastLane

http://catalog.worldpac.com/mercedes...e+Rod+Assembly

or just call Phil from Fastlane...good guy.

It's not a hard job...just kind of cramped under there. And make sure you get an alignment from a shop with a HUNTER alignment machine....it's done wonders for my tire wear.

Aug 1, 2007 | 09:47 AM

maleah

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Thanks for your input. I did the same thing. Bought the complete unit from MB and installed it myself with the help of a tie rod fork. The entire proces took less than an hour and saved me hundreds.

Dec 17, 2018 | 05:50 PM

2dogsrock

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From: Bullhead City, AZ.

2000 Mercedes CLK 320 Convertable

I'll be replacing my Drag Link Assembly w/ Tie Rods on my 2000 CLK320 208. Do I need a pickle fork or a tie rod separator tool to release the two inner tie rods on the old assembly? Seems like a pretty simple job.