w210 E55 front tie rod ends
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'13 C63 AMG Coupe, '01 W210 E55 AMG
w210 E55 front tie rod ends
This weekend I'm replacing the front "outer" tie rod ends myself. The driver's side tie rod is worn causing movement, but the other side is okay. I think it's best to replace them in pairs so I will replace both.
Ordered the parts from Pelican Parts. They have a nice DIY with pics. Anyway this is a simple job that should be fun.
Right now (before replacement) the car tracks beautifully, so I think the alignment is spot on.
If I put the new rod end exactly where the old one was then the alignment should be the unchanged or very near. A test drive after the repair will give me a seat of the pants feel for the alignment. I think only toe in/out would be affected. So when I take it in for an alignment I'm only going to ask for toe to be checked.
MB of Annapolis quoted me $179 for an alignment. Is this typical and I guess asking for only toe is the same price as full alignment?
Ordered the parts from Pelican Parts. They have a nice DIY with pics. Anyway this is a simple job that should be fun.
Right now (before replacement) the car tracks beautifully, so I think the alignment is spot on.
If I put the new rod end exactly where the old one was then the alignment should be the unchanged or very near. A test drive after the repair will give me a seat of the pants feel for the alignment. I think only toe in/out would be affected. So when I take it in for an alignment I'm only going to ask for toe to be checked.
MB of Annapolis quoted me $179 for an alignment. Is this typical and I guess asking for only toe is the same price as full alignment?
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From: Austin Texas!!!
2001 E55 OMG
I agree, might as well do the inners and change the bootkit for good measure. As I go through my car, I find that 13+ years wears the rubbers and plastics down everywhere- my boots were dried out but not cracked. Its not that much more time. Get the OEM bootkit. I tried Febi and the fit was inconsistent. The boot clamps on the boots are tricky and you may need screw type clamps unless you have the wicked german tool to pinch the clamp. I believe it is a 27MM open end wrench for the inners and bring your muscle. You will see a good improvement in feel and tracking. Did mine at a DIY garage that rents lifts which makes it worlds easier.
My alignment was $150 at MB. $125 at Indie.
Good luck!
My alignment was $150 at MB. $125 at Indie.
Good luck!
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From: Bostonian Ma
2012 CLS63 AMG
*Agree with everyone else do both while you in there. Always try to purchase Lemfoerder whenever possible for front end. (ask my how I know 
Keep us posted as I have the inner and outer that needs to go in before spring. Car is taking a nice nap for the winter-
check out autohaus - on sale and free shipping
Armanie
Keep us posted as I have the inner and outer that needs to go in before spring. Car is taking a nice nap for the winter-check out autohaus - on sale and free shipping
Armanie
