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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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has anyone done this themselves yet? also does anyone one know the cheapest place to get them. my chrysler dealer wants $400+ just for the parts. or i was wondering if the 2004 slk mercedes would work they are much cheaper?? i will do the work myself so all i need is to find a better deal on them.


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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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The Mercedes Number For The Assy Is #a1704630115 I Would Call Them And See What The Price Difference Is......
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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anyone else? i have looked on line for replacement mercedes one and you can ge them for like $33 each, but i do not see any inner tie rod ends only outter??

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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as an update. i looked under the car and i tightened the bolt on the steering colum that couples to the steering box and it solved the problem. no need for new tie rod ends....thanks to the dealer mis-diagnosing the problem
 
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Default Re: replacing tie rod ends??

Originally Posted by xfire123
as an update. i looked under the car and i tightened the bolt on the steering colum that couples to the steering box and it solved the problem. no need for new tie rod ends....thanks to the dealer mis-diagnosing the problem
I did that, and replaced the Steering Stabilizer and it's like a new car.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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as an update. i looked under the car and i tightened the bolt on the steering colum that couples to the steering box and it solved the problem. no need for new tie rod ends....thanks to the dealer mis-diagnosing the problem
I don't know if you have seen my post regarding the steering box but I have just got my car back from service and there is a noise coming from the steering and the mechanic thinks it's the steering box.
It is a clicking noise.
So my question is what nut needs to be tightened to cure this?

Thanks.

Norrie.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Default Re: replacing tie rod ends??

Originally Posted by norrie
I don't know if you have seen my post regarding the steering box but I have just got my car back from service and there is a noise coming from the steering and the mechanic thinks it's the steering box.
It is a clicking noise.
So my question is what nut needs to be tightened to cure this?

Thanks.

Norrie.
Try this thread it might help.https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...loose+steering
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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just above the steering box there is a knuckle that is clamped on to the steering box the knuckle is at the end of the steering column. it basically has a pinch bolt and it is a tight area to get to but it can be done. put a wrench on one end and a socket on the other and give it a turn this might take care of your proplem. there are a few other post with pictures on here search "steering"
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks.
I will see if this fixes the problem.
I don't want to have to replace the steering box as they are mega bucks.


Norrie.
 
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