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What is the torque value for inner and outer Tie Rods?

Tiny
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  • 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320
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I've found as high as 110 nm for inner and 60nm for outer which seems high compared to other sites. What should it be?
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 11:55 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Those specifications are correct.
The tie rod on the steering rack is 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)
Self-locking nut of the tie rod on the knuckle 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)

I have attached the instructions below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 12:33 PM
Tiny
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Okay, the link you sent me shows 28 ft lbs at the knuckle vs 44 ft lbs that's why I questioned it.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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Where do you see the 28 ft lbs? The self-locking nut could be 60 or 70 Nm depending on the color.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 1:07 PM
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Per the link you sent on the first message https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement it's the third to last picture which has 28ft lbs in the text. Although I did see in the attachments the 44/81 foot lbs for knuckle and inner. Just letting you know it causes confusion.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 1:37 PM
Tiny
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Got it I see what happened. I included that guide just as a reference. As that is our standard tie rod end replacement procedure (different model).
The actual torque specifications are on the screen shot from all data that has your make and model.

Hope this clears it up for you.
Thank you.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 1:42 PM
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Yes, greatly appreciated.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 1:44 PM
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You are welcome!
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 1:49 PM

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