My '94 wagon is going into the shop tomorrow for wiring harness (192,000 miles), rear control arm bushings and tie-rods in the front. The questions are : since I put my summer tires back on the car wobbles at about 35 - 40 mph. Could the sloppy tie rods cause this or should I question the tire balancing or both? I feel pot holes when I hit them in the suspension and in the steering wheel - does that sound like a tie rod issue?

Yes definitely .... but it could also simply be a worn-out steering damper (shock). Disconnect on end, a 17mm nut I believe, and if it moves in and out easily, it is shot.

Remarkably these make a big difference.

Keep us posted,

Haasman

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'91 300E-Went to Ex
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have'em change the center link (drag link) while there in there too! good luck

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Brandon



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Yes and yes.

Worn out tie rod bushings, along with tires that are out of balance, will cause a tire wobble.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

What you should remember is that parts that do not rotate will not CAUSE a vibration, they will, if worn, only serve to transmit the vibration more violently.

The SOURCE of the vibration is most likely a bad or imbalanced tire or tires, or something else that rotates.

Good luck,