Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 150 (169.031, 169.331) … 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 W169 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for A-Class (W169) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Tie Rod End

Rod Assembly

Repair Kit, tie rod

Mounting Kit, tie rod end

How to change Tie Rod End on MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 150 (169.031, 169.331) – tips for proper car maintenance

Tie Rod End for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 150 (169.031, 169.331) Petrol (95 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Tie Rod End on MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331)

Tie Rod End for MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331) Petrol (95 hp)

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W169. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 22 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W169. Tip:

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 W169. Use the following procedure:

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.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W169
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

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 8

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

Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #22.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
Step 11

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W169. 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 14

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Step 15

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #22.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

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 17

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 nm torque.

Step 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut.Use a combination spanner #22.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: track rod end – Mercedes W169. AUTODOC experts recommend:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Mercedes W169
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 24

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 W169. Tip from AUTODOC:

Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.

Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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