To start service and repair on the tie rod end, first loosen the nut connecting the inner tie rod to the outer tie rod. Using an 11/32 socket to hold the tie rod end stud steady, use a wrench to unscrew and pull off the nut linking the out tie rod end to the
Steering Knuckle. Remove the tie rod end stud from the steering knuckle arm with MB-991113, MB-990635 or Special Tool, Remover, then take out the outer tie rod end by un-threading the inner tie rod. By default, attach the jam nut on the end of the inner tie rod before putting on the outer tie rod end. Put the outer tie rod end onto the inner tie rod but do not tighten the jam nut yet. Guide the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle and then fit the attaching nut onto its rod stud. After securing the stud with one hand, tighten the nut and use both a crowfoot and a 11/32 size socket to torque the nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Ease the tie rod until you can only turn it with some effort, then secure it with 55 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) torque, not twisting the steering gear boot at any point.