I am planning on replacing the outer tie rods on my 98, and thinking of replacing the inner tie rods as well while I am at it. Do you guys recommend replacing the rubber boot that covers the inner tie rod? MB has a boot kit available at reasonable cost. I checked the rubber boot and it seems fine, but just the pain to take things apart to replace the boot in the future if it does break.

Attached Files

EPC-front steering component.pdf (51.9 KB, 155 views)

__________________
98 ML320 (gone but not forgotten)

Here's a recent TSB with some part numbers listed at the end.

__________________
W163.154, M112.942, 722.662, ZF.970.402

Wolfgang, do yopu know if these repairs are done as goodwill after the original warranty has expired; I am the original owner of my 1998 ml. Thanks.

__________________
87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)

It depends on the dealer. Never hurts to ask..

__________________
W163.154, M112.942, 722.662, ZF.970.402

I doubt it will be covered. My dealer won't even warrant their last bad alignment.

__________________
98 ML320 (gone but not forgotten)