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]

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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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