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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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Tie Rod End!

I haven't read much about these failing. At 147000Km, I noticed the left side quite sloppy! Obviously, had been wearing for some time. Rattling noises in the front end.....which I thought were lose break pads .

Expecting a $300.00 tab on that one!

Anyone else? or is this not normal?
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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500SEC, ML430, SLK230, S600
Regarding the ML430, it is a documented problem.
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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At that sort of mileage I would not consider a worn tie rod end a problem. Its just worn out and should not even be considered an issue
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:13 AM
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I haven't read much about these failing. At 147000Km, I noticed the left side quite sloppy! Obviously, had been wearing for some time. Rattling noises in the front end.....which I thought were lose break pads .

Expecting a $300.00 tab on that one!
Just an Update!
Job's done! Included an alignment! Cheaper than I thought!
Drives nice!

Now I can fall asleep behind the wheel a little longer...... j/k.
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