Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 38 AMG Twin Engine (168.032), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on MERCEDES-BENZ A W168 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for A-Class (W168) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Track rod end

Rod Assembly

Repair Kit, tie rod

Mounting Kit, tie rod end

        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131) Petrol (82 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007) Diesel (60 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132) Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006) Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109) Diesel (95 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131) Petrol (82 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Track rod end for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 38 AMG Twin Engine (168.032) Petrol (250 hp)

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W168. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W168. 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 W168. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W168. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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.
Step 7

Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #18.
Step 9

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 13

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W168. 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.
Step 15

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 16

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 17

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W168. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

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 120 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W168. Tip:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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