M213

Hi, I need to replace my inner tie rods. Is there any machined surface and enough room on the steering rack side of the shaft so that I could put an open wrench to pull against while loosening the inner tie rod? I mean, I want to avoid putting too much load on the steering rack and possible damage while unscrewing the tie rod.
Then, I read somewhere that on W211 or W212 (not sure) a torque of 110NM is to be applied on the inner rod to the steering shaft. Is this valid also for W213? What tool do you use? Or would it be enough to tighten it just by hand as much as possible by using a thread lock?
Thanks.

jb3320

I'm sorry, I don't have any experience with this to share. However, I'm curious about your W213. and this wear point. How many miles and are you mostly city driving? Thanks and good luck with the fix.

L1Wolf

I have never changed a tie rod, but I do know that hand tightening and thread lock is no substitute for using the proper torque with a torque wrench. Just asking these questions suggest that this is a repair beyond your current mechanical knowledge and should be avoided. Do yourself a favor and have a trained mechanic perform this repair. Or, at least have a trained mechanic assist you and show you how to do it.

Dale78

Hi, I went through plenty of videos related to W211 or W212, no one ever used a torque wrench. Furthermore I asked some mechanics and they do not use it for this kind of job. I have several torque wrenches but I believe there must a special tool for this because none of mine suits and I have never seen any that would.

Dale78

56k mls and mostly city.

Dale78

I am sorry to reply under another user, I just could not log in under the old one and thought it was deactivated, so I have registered myself again, but it seems the old one works.

Dale78

Google helped, it seems there is a special socket tool which can be slid onto the shaft and on the other side of the tool a 1/2" wrench can be installed, I will try to source one.

Holtgraver

Hi, What engine do you have (274 or 264 or V6)? Thanks