How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End C 220 CDI 2.2 (203.208) Mercedes S203
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How to change track rod end on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 Kompressor (203.245), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 (203.264), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.206, 203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 180 (203.235), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 240 (203.261), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 32 AMG Kompressor (203.265), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 180 Kompressor (203.246), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 Kompressor (203.242), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 30 CDI AMG (203.218), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.243), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.207), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 230 Kompressor (203.240), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 55 AMG (203.276), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 350 (203.256), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 280 (203.254), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 230 (203.252), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 CDI (203.220), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216) … View more

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Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all tie rod end connections. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #21 (2 pieces).
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). Professionals recommend:
    While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
  13. Step 14
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
  14. Step 15
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    Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
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