[W126 Coupe] 1984 MB 500 SEC tie rod assembly

[Chet Hwilka]

When I replaced mind several years ago I asked the same question of the MB
Parts guy.  He talked me into the whole tie rod assy and I’m glad he did.
After changing everything out, I kept the old parts.  A year or two later I
slid off a snow covered road one late night.  I got back on the road with no
apparent damage, but the driving was treacherous and got home safely.  The
next morning (Saturday) my wife and I were leaving on a 600mi road trip for
our vacation.   The roads were clear by then and we hit the road, but I
could not keep the car going straight.  We turned around and went back home.
I found a bent tie rod.  I dug out one of the old rods I kept and swapped
the ends (counting the turns to remove each end, so I could install them in
the same position).  I was on the road with a ½ hour, vacation saved


(also, if I’m not mistaken, the whole thing as about the same price as just
the 2 ends)

 

Chet

 

 

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Wayne E. Bollman
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 1:13 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1984 MB 500 SEC tie rod assembly

 


I am in the process of installing new right/left/center tie rods, upper and
lower ball joints, and am wondering about the necessity for new sleeves, or
whatever the correct terminology for the connectors is.  I will appreciate
any input and advice on this matter. 
Thanks, everyone.

Wayne E. Bollman

 

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