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How to change track rod end on Mercedes ML W163 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 320 (163.154), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 230 (163.136), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 430 (163.172), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG (163.174), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI (163.128), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 500 (163.175), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 (163.157), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 320 (163.154), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 230 (163.136), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 430 (163.172), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG (163.174), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI (163.128), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 500 (163.175), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 (163.157), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change tie rod end MERCEDES ML W163 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for M-Class (W163) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #22
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Ball joint puller
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes ML W163. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
- Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes ML W163 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- 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 ML W163
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. 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 #22. Use a combination spanner #24.
- Step 9Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 10Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 12Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 13Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes ML W163. 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 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 #15. Use a combination spanner #22.
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