Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 300 TD (124.191), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 200 T (124.079), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 220 T (124.082), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 280 T (124.088), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 320 T (124.092), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 250 TD (124.186), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 280 T (124.088), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 36 T AMG (124.092), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 250 Turbo D View more

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Tools
Replacement: inner tie rod – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S124). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: inner tie rod – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S124). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: inner tie rod – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S124). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S124)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheels.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the steering damper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the steering damper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 9
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    Remove the steering damper.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the tie rod ends fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the idler arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the tie rod end from the idler arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the steering tie rod.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the tie rod ends fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the idler arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  17. Step 20
    Detach the tie rod end from the idler arm. Use a ball joint puller.
    Step 21
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    Remove the steering tie rod.
  18. Step 22
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    Clean the centre drag link ends fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 23
    Changing Inner Tie Rod on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S124) E 280 T (124.088) 1996 by yourself
    Unscrew the centre drag link fasteners from the idler arms. Use a combination spanner #19.
  20. Step 24
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    Detach the centre drag link ends from the idler arms. Use a ball joint puller.
  21. Step 25
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    Remove the centre drag link.
  22. Step 26
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    Clean the mounting seats of the drag link and tie rods. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  23. Step 27
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    Install a new centre drag link.
  24. Step 28
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    Tighten the fasteners connecting the centre drag link ends to the idler arms. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
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