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Research on Tie Rod for Mercedes E320

The tie rod controls the steering wheel. If the tie rod starts malfunctioning, the steering wheel, the vehicle alignment, and the tires can go out of control. A malfunctioning tie rod left unattended, will eventually start affecting the other components in the steering system of the car. So a wise car driver will pay immediate attention to a bad tie rod to avoid costly repairs later.

The tie rod in a Mercedes E320 plays the same role as described above. Without the tie rod, the precision-engineering, steering system in this luxury car will lose its wheel alignment, balance, and control. Whenever the tie rod is replaced, the wheel alignment needs to be re-adjusted as it is altered by the new tie rod installation.

Reported Problems for Mercedes E320 Tie Rod

One common problem is worn out tie rod ends. Inherent defects in the tie rod ends can make a Mercedes-Benz E320 slide on one side during driving or corrode the inner and outer rims of the tires. A broken tie rod can also produce a loud vibration during parking turns. Mercedes Benz does not make tie rods but sources the outer tie rod end from a vendor and installs them in a Mercedes factory. If you ever change the tie rod in your car, make sure you source the same part from a dealer. Many third-party tie rod vendors assemble outer tie rod matching precise OEM specifications.

How Much Will It Cost to Replace Mercedes E320 Tie Rod?

The Tie Rod replacement cost, on an average, can run you anywhere between $178 and $399, out of which, labor charges range from $79 to $100, and parts are usually priced between $99 and $299. Based on your location, local taxes, and additional labor charges may apply. If you request additional services for the wheel alignment and handling, then those services will cost extra.

When Is a Mercedes E320 Tie Rod Replacement due?

If you suddenly notice that the car tires are wearing out rather fast, the steering wheel vibrates while driving, the car alignment is not correct, or the car cannot maintain the alignment changes - then any of these may be a warning sign of a bad tie rod. Usually, during regular maintenance services, the tie rods are checked out and reported in the case of any problem. You should not wait for more symptoms to show up. Just go for a preventive maintenance service if any one of the mentioned signs surfaces during a car ride.

When replacing tie rods, you can buy the part at Partsgeek.com, an online auto parts dealer with great prices and convenient services. The tie rods are easy and cheap to replace. If you overlook the obvious signs of a bad tie rod and wait too long, you are compromising the safety of your car and its passengers. Later, other parts of your vehicle may be affected leading to very expensive repairs.

So, next time you notice an obvious problem, schedule a service visit at a Mercedes service center.

Tie Rods available for the following Mercedes E320 years: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 09, 08, 07, 06, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 99, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94. This part is also sometimes called Mercedes E320 Tie Rods. We stock tie rod parts for most Mercedes models including C230, C280, ML320, 300D, CLK320, CLK430, S500, C240, SLK230, 190E, 300SD, SL500, S430, 300E, 560SL, E350, ML350, E430, 300TD, 450SL, E500, 380SL, Sprinter 2500, ML430, C300, S550, G500, C320, 420SEL, 500SL, ML500, E300, 240D, E420, SLK320, 300SE, 560SEL, C220, S420 and S320.