How to carry out replacement: Inner Tie Rod E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) Mercedes E Class W124
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How to change inner tie rod on Mercedes W124 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D (124.126, 124.129), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 D (124.131), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 (124.019), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 220 (124.022), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.029), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 320 (124.032), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D (124.120), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 Turbo-D (124.128), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (124.133), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 36 AMG … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change inner tie rod and outer tie rod on MERCEDES W124 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W124. 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
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Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W124. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W124. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
    How to change Inner Tie Rod on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    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.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W124
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheels.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the steering damper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Inner Tie Rod on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) 1994: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the steering damper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 9
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    Remove the steering damper.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the tie rod ends fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
    Changing of Inner Tie Rod on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. 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.
  11. Step 13
    Replacing Inner Tie Rod on Mercedes E Class W124 1995 E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) by yourself
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  12. Step 14
    E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1996 Inner Tie Rod DIY replacement workshop manual
    Detach the tie rod end from the idler arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  13. Step 15
    How to change Inner Tie Rod on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) 1993 - tips and tricks
    Remove the steering tie rod.
  14. Step 16
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Mercedes E Class W124 1994 E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) Inner Tie Rod
    Clean the tie rod ends fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. 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.
  16. Step 18
    How to change Inner Tie Rod on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the idler arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 19
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) 1994 Inner Tie Rod - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  18. 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.
  19. Step 22
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    Clean the centre drag link ends fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 23
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1993 Inner Tie Rod - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Unscrew the centre drag link fasteners from the idler arms. Use a combination spanner #19.
  21. Step 24
    How to replace Inner Tie Rod on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) 1994: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Detach the centre drag link ends from the idler arms. Use a ball joint puller.
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the centre drag link.
  23. Step 26
    Need to know how to renew Inner Tie Rod on MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 1996? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Clean the mounting seats of the drag link and tie rods. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  24. Step 27
    Changing of Inner Tie Rod on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Install a new centre drag link.
  25. Step 28
    MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 280 2.8 (124.029) Inner Tie Rod replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    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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