Tie rod ball joints - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

yal · #1 02-13-2000, 06:39 PM

If the tie rod ball joints have wear does this mean the whole tie rod unit has to be changed on a W124 or is it a simple replacement of the bushings,

yal

Benzmac · #2 02-13-2000, 10:15 PM

The whole rod is cheaper than just the joints.

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