Right and Left Hand Threads on Rod Ends

[ejsharp]

I want to order tie rod ends for the 190E. The choice for the parts lists two possibilities... an end with right hand threads and/or an end with left hand threads.

What should I order? I want new tie rod ends for both the right and left side of the car.

[slk230red]

Originally Posted by ejsharp

I want to order tie rod ends for the 190E. The choice for the parts lists two possibilities... an end with right hand threads and/or an end with left hand threads.

What should I order? I want new tie rod ends for both the right and left side of the car.

Hi again Earl,

I also just replaced both Tie Rods on my car. I purchased new assemblies, one for the right side and one for the left. I removed one side at a time, laid the old one down, adjusted the new one to the same length, and installed it.
The steering wheel is straight and no pulling, but I am buying new tires soon so I'll have it re-aligned at that time.

I prefer buying new assemblies, not just the ends. Be sure to check your steering damper too.

Dave

[ejsharp]

Dave... how recently? Can you dig the old ones out of the trash to see which threads they have?

But I'll check to see if parts has the complete tie rods.

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[slk230red]

Originally Posted by ejsharp

Dave... how recently? Can you dig the old ones out of the trash to see which threads they have?

But I'll check to see if parts has the complete tie rods.

)

No, they've already been trashed.

[ejsharp]

Yes they do have the full assembly. Will do! Why do you mention the damper? Our vehicle has 101,000 miles. Was yours weak?... replaced?

[slk230red]

Originally Posted by ejsharp

Yes they do have the full assembly. Will do! Why do you mention the damper? Our vehicle has 101,000 miles. Was yours weak?... replaced?

Yes, the damper was weak some time ago so I replaced it. I checked it again when I replaced the tie rods and it is still pretty stiff. My '93 190E 2.3 currently has 88,255 miles, I purchased it new in Feb. of 1993. So, just disconnect one end and you can move it to see if it is still hard to move. If it seems weak, then I would replace it to keep the front end nice and tight.
Have you owned your car long? I noticed that you are replacing several parts.

Dave

Photos taken today.

[Roncallo]

Order two rights and two lefts. Each side gets one right and one left.

John Roncallo