Symptoms, change, costs - knocked out tie rod end!

What are the signs of a worn tie rod end? When is a change necessary and how much does it cost? We have the info! Tie rods are made up of a Axial joint and a Spurstangenkopf (tie rod end piece) together. They serve as a connection between the steering gear and steering knuckle. age-related signs of wear can ensure that its tasks are no longer reliably fulfilled. But what indicates a worn tie rod end? Rumbling noises when driving on rough roads such as cobblestones or unevenly worn tires are serious symptoms. Other signs are popping noises (mostly metallic and clicking) when turning in at a standstill, on "Play" in the steering or on the bike or a crooked steering wheel.

What defects are similar to a broken tie rod end?

First it must be clarified ob a defect in a tie rod end is really the trigger. Bearing play on the wheel can also be caused by a worn out wheel Ball joint/steering gear or by a damaged one tie rod. And an important question is: Can you continue to drive despite a defective tie rod end? If you suspect a worn tie rod end, you should as quickly as possible visit a workshop. First and foremost, an accurate diagnosis must be made there, because chassis defects are a great risk for both you and other road users. A worn tie rod end also leads to an uneven and / or increased Tire wear, which is associated with corresponding costs for new tires. And what about passing the main inspection with a defective tie rod end? A worn tie rod end is a considerable lack and leads to Not pass the main investigation.

Should the tie rod end be repaired or replaced?

A tie rod end kann nicht to be repaired, which is why only one Change of the defective part. Also, used auto parts are discouraged as age and wear are invisible and the tie rod end is relevant to safety. For the change, the car is first on the hydraulic ramp raised to allow the dismantling of the wheel can be done on the affected side. Then the Loosening the lock nut on the axial joint in order to remove the tie rod end from the journal to solve. This can with increased effort if the tie rod end is stuck inside the tie rod, for example due to rust. In the worst case, it even has to be flexed, so that a mandatory replacement of the tie rod is unavoidable. Since it hardly causes any additional work and after the change anyway Wheel alignment is necessary, it can be a direct Exchange of the axial joint and the steering sleeve around it make sense.

Cost of changing the tie rod end

The cost of a new tie rod end is approx 20 to 150 euros. Well-known spare parts manufacturers include Meyle, Lemforder, Febi Bilstein and TRW. Changing the tie rod end is comparatively quick. The exchange usually takes no longer than half an hour to an hour. With an hourly rate of 100 euros, labor costs fall between 50 to 100 euros at. As there are changes to the lane as part of the change, wheel alignment must then be carried out, including any adjustment work. Depending on how big the effort is, most workshops charge an additional fee for this 50 to 200 euros. Overall, this results in Total costs of around 130 to 450 euros.

What is the significance of the tie rod and tie rod end?

The one from one Axial joint and a Spurstangenkopf existing tie rods connect the steering gear to the steering knuckle. When turning the wheels, the turning movement of the steering wheel is transmitted via the steering column and steering spindle to the steering gear and from there via the tie rods to the wheels. Another name for the tie rod end is "tie rod end piece“. There are usually two tie rod ends on a car (one left and one right on the front axle) installed. In exceptional cases, four track rod ends (push rods) installed. A change on both sides is - if the above symptoms only occurred on one side - not always required, but generally recommended. Wear often first appears on the right-hand side, since the road surface quality is poorer at the edge of the road. The service life of the tie rod end depends on the load. For example, if you drive frequently over cobblestones, you have to expect the ball head to deflect faster.

The following note is essential: For safety reasons, tuningblog recommends all repair, inspection and maintenance work exclusively to be carried out in a specialist workshop! Although our information is summarized to the best of our knowledge and belief, we cannot assume any liability for the content. All information is therefore "without guarantee".