The steering rods connect the steering gear and the wheel, it is through them that the driver transfers the steering force from the steering gear to the wheels. The HERTH+BUSS JAKOPARTS brand Tie Rod End is attached to the steering rack rod by means of an inner end, to the middle rod of the trapezium - by means of a swivel joint. The rods are connected to the steering knuckle through an external tie rod end.

Internal tie rod ends and ball joints provide vertical mobility of the link - otherwise the links would break off when the vehicle is driven over uneven surfaces. The outer tie rod end provides mobility of the rod and wheel in any plane - so the drive can work normally on turns, pits without damage.

1. L200 / TRITON (KA_T, KB_T)
2. TRITON Pickup (KA_T, ML, MN, KB_T)
3. L200 TRITON (KA_T, KB_T)
4. L200 (KA_T, KB_T)
5. HUNTER (KA_T, KB_T)
6. TRITON (KA_T, KB_T)
7. L200 / STORM (KA_T, KB_T)
8. STRADA (KA_T, KB_T)
9. PAJERO III Canvas Top (V6_W, V7_W)
10. PAJERO III Wagen, Hardtop (V6_W, V7_W, NM, NP)
11. MONTERO III Canvas Top (V6_W, V7_W)
12. PAJERO/SHOGUN Mk III Canvas Top (V6_W, V7_W)
13. PAJERO/SHOGUN III Canvas Top (V6_W, V7_W)
14. MONTERO III SUV (V6_W, V7_W)
15. SHOGUN III Canvas Top (V6_W, V7_W)
16. PAJERO III (V7_W, V6_W)
17. PAJERO III (V7_W, V6_W, NM, NP)
18. MONTERO III (V7_W, V6_W)
19. PAJERO/SHOGUN III (V7_W, V6_W)
20. MONTERO III SUV (V7_W, V6_W)
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The construction of the tie rod end

As for the device, the rod itself resembles a steel bar. The device of the tie rod end is more complicated, since it serves to connect movable and fixed elements. In fact, it is a swivel joint where the sphere of the pin rotates inside a hemispherical body. A bushing is installed in the body, grease is packed to avoid friction and to allow the pin to deflect at a predetermined angle. The hinge protects the rubber boot.