How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End CLK 320 (208.365) CLK C208
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How to change track rod end on MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) – replacement guide

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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 230 Kompressor (208.348), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 200 Kompressor (208.344), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 55 AMG (208.374), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 430 (208.370), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 200 Kompressor (208.345), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 320 (208.365), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 230 Kompressor (208.347), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 200 (208.335) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 CLK (C208). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Track Rod End on CLK C208 1997 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) CLK 320 (208.365) 1998 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    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
    CLK C208 CLK 230 Kompressor (208.347) 1999 Track Rod End replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CLK 230 Kompressor (208.348) 2001 Track Rod End - online easy-to-follow instructions
    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.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Track Rod End on MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208) 2002: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 10
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19.
  9. Step 11
    Changing of Track Rod End on CLK C208 1999 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 12
    MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CLK 320 (208.365) Track Rod End replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 13
    Replacing Track Rod End on CLK C208 2001 CLK 320 (208.365) by yourself
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208). AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
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