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How to change track rod end on MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.356), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.375), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 55 AMG (219.376), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.357), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.372), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 63 AMG (219.377), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 280 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 300 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.356), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.375), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 55 AMG (219.376), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.357), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.372), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 63 AMG (219.377), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 280 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 300 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for CLS (C219) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #21
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219). Tip from AUTODOC:
- 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 CLS (C219). Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7When 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.
- Step 8Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #21 (2 pieces).
- Step 9Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 10Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
- Step 11Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 12Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Screw on a new tie rod end. Use a combination spanner #14.Replacement: track rod end – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219). 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.
- Step 14When 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.
- Step 15Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
- Step 16Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22.
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