Inner tie rod torque spec

CHIPPRDEEDOO

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2008 SMART CAR
1.0L
3 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
89,000 MILES

What is the torque spec for the inner tie rod to the rack? Please.

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 9:51 AM

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STEVE W.

MECHANIC
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Hmm. There is nothing listed in any of the service information I can access. Even the OEM service information does not show a number. All of them call for replacing the entire rack instead of the inner tie rod ends. Probably your best option would be to call a dealer and see if they have a torque number. Sorry I could not be more helpful.

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 1:16 PM

CHIPPRDEEDOO

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Steve W, thanks for answering. I was afraid you would say that. When I called the dealership to order the inner tie rod part, I was told it is not sold individually. You have to buy the entire rack at $900.00! That is rather dirty of Mercedes and not very smart at all.

Really appreciate your quick reply!

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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 AT 9:49 AM