Mercedes E63 AMG Tie Rod and Steering Rack Bushing Replacement DIY (2003-2009 Mercedes W211)

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► The steering system on the W211 Mercedes E63 and E55 AMG aren't dissimilar from other models. They use the same relative design with the same wear points that every vehicle has. As such, the W211 will eventually need a tie rod and steering rack bushing replacement.
The steering rack bushings absorb some steering forces while centering the rack in place. Over time, those bushings wear and introduce slop into the steering feel. The tie rods are the pieces that connect the rack to the steering knuckles at each wheel. Their ball joints are subject to constant use and abuse, leading to similar vague steering and handling. At their worst, they can even prevent an alignment from setting correctly.
Follow along as Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro's Professional DIY'er, tackles a steering rack bushing and tie rod replacement on a W211 Mercedes E63 AMG.
00:00 - Intro & Tools Needed
02:25 - Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Underbelly Pan Removal
03:00 - Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Measuring the Tie Rod Specs
04:29 - Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Tie Rod Removal
08:39 - Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Tie Rod Boot Replacement
14:25 - Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Tie Rod Replacement
20:15 - Wrap-up
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Mercedes-Benz E83 AMG Tie Rod Kit: www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
This video applies to the following vehicles:
Mercedes-Benz E320
2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 Base Tie Rod Kit
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Tie Rod Kit
2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Tie Rod Kit
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Tie Rod Kit
2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Tie Rod Kit
2009 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz E500
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Base Tie Rod Kit
2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 Base Tie Rod Kit
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Base Tie Rod Kit
2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 Base Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2003 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz CLS500
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz E350
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Base Tie Rod Kit
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Base Tie Rod Kit
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Base Tie Rod Kit
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 Base Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz CLS550
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Tie Rod Kit
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Tie Rod Kit
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Tie Rod Kit
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Tie Rod Kit
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Tie Rod Kit
Mercedes-Benz E550
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 Base Tie Rod Kit
2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Base Tie Rod Kit
2009 Mercedes-Benz E550 Base Tie Rod Kit
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@OGYELLOW Жыл бұрын

Man another 1! How are w211 E63 owners so lucky! Thanks so much Mike. Pls do engine mounts next or diff bushings. Maybe cam buckets/cam phasers!

@boigoe Жыл бұрын

Nothing on the steering bushes

@grahammcallister1619 8 ай бұрын

Great explanation sir. One point of observation, you recorded the distance from the inside of the original locknut to the bush clamp, however, the new locknut was thinner than the original locknut resulting in the new ‘track rod’ being screwed further on than the old one would have been. Maybe the measurement should have been taken from the edge of the old tie-rod…assuming the new tie-rod was the same length as the old one?.

@MrBlitzHD Жыл бұрын

Can you make a playlist dedicated just for the E63 W211?

@legambaz Жыл бұрын

Very cool clip my good Dude

@hashemmeriesh7926 Жыл бұрын

Nice work. Is the steering rack bushing replacement going to be a separate video?

@richardyarid8211 8 ай бұрын

Nice!

@Dnasty1 Ай бұрын

great video very thorough. I have a w207 that uses w204 parts mostly and was wondering if hte rack and pinion actually has a bushing or do they bolt directly into the chassis with no rubber buffer? Also I went to an alignment shop and they were unable to align my car although the inner and outer tie rods were brand new and the reason for the alignment they blamed the tie rod for their inability. They turned it the same method that I saw you do to tighten the inner tie rod and there was some play. I noticed this as well but it was a small amount of play from the rack itself moving in the same circular direction as the innertie rod. Is this an issue? I can't see how this would be an issue as the inner tie rod spins in a similar fashion to the inner tie rod. But they claim this was the reason they could not adjust the toe of my vehicle.

@HanifEFIMechanical Жыл бұрын

Good

@johnchambers12 Жыл бұрын

I have used a good pipe wrench to take the old one off my jeep and then used my inner tie rod tool to torque the new one on

@jamesk3565 Жыл бұрын

As I'm watching this I was told I got a package in the mail. My oil change kit and pollen filter showed up from you guys. You guys are awesome and love the videos you upload!!!!

@thelongranger55 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be doing this & a complete front/rear suspension refresh in a few weeks , i can’t wait to see the difference how my car handles because I have already installed East Coast Euro engine & transmission mounts & currently installing new flex discs, drive shaft center support ,bearing & boot ,Creative Steel rear differential bushings & rear subframe bushings ! .

@fcpeuro Жыл бұрын

Th ride is going to be reaaaaal nice!

@thelongranger55 Жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro I sure hope so , the center support & bearing just arrived today ( late because Mother’s Day ) so I’ll be re assembling it today , can’t wait for some syncro design works thrust arms either !

@themaddendynasty5099 Жыл бұрын

These videos are all so helpful. I greatly appreciate them

@lilfendiiofficialpage 11 ай бұрын

Do you need a special tool to pinch the tie rod boot clamp?

@keytothegate68 Жыл бұрын

When ordering tie rod parts from your web site how to tell which one is for the left or the right side?

@PrinceSteering-nh9mj 8 ай бұрын

Am a steering engineer by profession I work and repair all kinds of steering pump and racks I wish to work in your company

@vtecboi18 10 ай бұрын

Do one for the w204 amg plzzzzzz lol

@jhuynh95 Жыл бұрын

Hey is that shirt for sale ?

@jackbnmbl7 10 ай бұрын

Not 4Matic. Not helpful to me.

@Onry1 10 ай бұрын

U work on Mercedes for a living and you don't have the correct tools???

@angturil 2 ай бұрын

No need for the dedicated inner tie rod extractor on most MB's, i did it plenty of times on many models and always used an adjustable, it's quick, handy and no wasting time!

@c.h.r.i.s2253 4 ай бұрын

Why did you waste so much time separating the inner and outer when you are replacing both and using a new boot. That was a complete waste of time. Just remove it as one part!!!!