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rhd280 Regular Date registered: Dec 2014 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1982 280GE LWB RHD Posts: 62 | W460 Failed Inspection. Wheel movement, brakes, tie rod end 1982 280GE RHD failed semi-annual warrant of fitness inspection on several items:
Below is a photo of the part. Looks like it won't be much fun removing, having not been bothered for at least 22 years. Does it come off with the threads or the clamp? 3) Similar question with the rear 4) The brakes have never been great, and I have noticed nothing different. Sure, it's time to replace fluid, but are there other things that go wrong? Edited by rhd280 10/10/2019 5:57 AM (TieRodEnd.jpg) Attachments ---------------- TieRodEnd.jpg (136KB - 0 downloads) | ||
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jackxter Member Date registered: May 2016 Location: Vehicle(s): '90 Wolf / '04 G55 Posts: 5 | Re: W460 Failed Inspection. Wheel movement, brakes, tie rod end I had movement and it was fixed by replacing the bearings. I would have never known there was an issue as I did not feel anything abnormal while driving. After a long drive, i decided to wash it. When I cleaned the front wheel, I noticed that the rim was very warm compared to the others. Some research pointed to Bearings. I had the bearings replaced and all is well now. Edited by jackxter 10/10/2019 4:42 PM | ||
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rhd280 Regular Date registered: Dec 2014 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1982 280GE LWB RHD Posts: 62 | RE: W460 Failed Inspection. Wheel movement, brakes, tie rod end Any idea on how to remove the tie rod end, and what to buy to replace it? | ||
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AlanMcR Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, CA, Los Altos Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL Posts: 3500 | RE: W460 Failed Inspection. Wheel movement, brakes, tie rod end 90% chance that you need wheel bearings. Common problem, and not cheap or easy to do. The tie rod comes off easily with the with a tie rod puller. Well it would come off easy, but it appears that your undercarriage is a bit rusted up. The tie rod end boot is torn. You ca assume that the other end of the rod is going to fail soon too. Replacing the entire rod might be easier than trying to bust loose the adjusting nuts. The steering rod is probably in similar condition. An online parts picture catalog can be found here: https://mercedes.7zap.com/en/eu/fg/suv/280+ge/280+ge/ You can search using your VIN number to be sure that you are getting an exact replacement. | ||
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