W166 Tie Rod Noise Uncover the Culprits, Apply the Solutions

I just bought 2012 ML350, and immediately noticed this "baffling" noise when accelerating to 40mph. It is pretty loud and irritating. Comments2.4K ; How to Change Tie Rods (inner and outer tie rod ends). ChrisFix · 18M views ; Clunking in the Front? What's That Noise in My Car, ... [Vehicle Fitment]: Compatible with Mercedes-Benz GL320 2007-2009, GL350 2010-2012, GL450 2007-2012, GL550 2008-2012, ML320 2007-2009, ML350 2006-2011, ML450 ... Things such as a dry suspension or steering component (ball joint, tie rod end, or even the strut itself could be responsible for this but I ... And I'm selling the car within the next week due to moving so I will likely never have the answer. Sorry I couldn't help. Reply reply. u ... ... tie-rod bar was incorporated as well. At the rear end, a beefier lower arm bracket was added to the setup of struts and coil springs to prevent tyre wear ... This helps translate the turning of the steering wheel to the direction of the tires. When a tie rod end is worn or loose, they may produce a clunking noise. Outer tie rod end on the W166 and X166 Chassis Mercedes Benz models. Fits left and right side sold individually. Hoped the awful noise was the ball joint as it had play, sadly not it is the rack as the noise is still there after changing ball joint and ... Ball joint replacement on 2008 E350 Mercedes Benz W211 This fixes that annoying front-end squeaking sound when turning and driving along at ...