No More Spreader Bar? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gmercoleza · #16 06-30-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy

If it's a threaded part, just count (carefully) the number of turns required to remove the part, then install the new part the same number of turns. Should at least be really close. I put an outer tie rod end on a couple of years ago, then took it to the alignment shop and it did not require further adjustment.
Hope this helps you.

Thanks for the suggestion - I've thought about doing that, however I think there could still be subtle differences in part dimensions depending on the maker of the part or the manufacturing and quality control conditions. So instead I will mark the threads with white-out, then measure with my calipers and try to duplicate the length as closely as possible.

gmercoleza · #17 06-30-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by myarmar

Put the car up on the jack stands and lock steering wheel so nothing moves. Now get one of those laser levels and clamp it to the brake rotor flat surface. Turn laser pointer on and mark it's position on the garage wall. Do your replacement, and then adjust it to the same marked position. Car needs to be stable and installation of the laser level should be repeatable. Worked for me very good on ML430. And you have nothing to lose to try this method.
Mike

Good suggestion, however there's a problem since my inner tie rod is loose. There's probably 1/2 a mm of play or more. So which position is the reference point - "in" all the way, or "out" all the way?