Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16 (201.034), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 Evolution (201.036), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 (201.035), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 Evolution II, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6 (201.029), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3 E, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 (201.0035) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change inner tie rod and outer tie rod on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Inner Tie Rod for 190 (W201) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Rod Assembly

        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (109 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (90 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (113 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (116 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (118 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (122 hp)
      
        Rod Assembly for 190 (W201) Petrol (170 hp)

Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W201. List of the 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
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC experts recommend:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W201. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
Step 5

Remove the wheels.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners of the centre link and tie rod ends. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Clean the steering damper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the steering damper fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 10

Remove the steering damper.
Step 11

Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 13

Unscrew the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the idler arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Detach the tie rod end from the idler arm. Use a ball joint puller.

Step 15

Remove the steering tie rod.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 18

Unscrew the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the idler arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Detach the tie rod end from the idler arm. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 20

Remove the steering tie rod.
Step 21

Unscrew the centre drag link fasteners from the idler arms. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 22

Detach the centre drag link ends from the idler arms. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 23

Remove the centre drag link.
Step 24

Clean the mounting seats of the drag link and tie rods. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 25

Install a new centre drag link.
Step 26

Tighten the fasteners connecting the centre drag link ends to the idler arms. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 27

Adjust the length of new tie rods, using the old ones as reference. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 28

Install the new tie rods.
Step 29

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 30

Tighten the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the idler arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 31

Tighten the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the idler arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 32

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 33

Install the steering damper.
Step 34

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 35

Tighten the steering damper fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 36

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 37

Tighten the tie rod end fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 38

Tighten the tie rod end fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 39

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 40

Clean the wheel rims mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 41

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 42

Install the wheels.

Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W201. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 43

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 44

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: inner tie rod – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After replacing the component, it is advisable to realign the wheels using a wheel aligner.

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