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. MONTEREY A (M92)
2. TROOPER I (UBS)
3. BIGHORN I (UBS)
4. TROOPER I Open Off-Road Vehicle (UBS)
5. BIGHORN I Open Off-Road Vehicle (UBS)
6. CAMPO (TF0, TF1)
7. MONTEREY B (M98)
8. CAMPO (KB)
9. FASTER (KB)
10. TROOPER III
11. BIGHORN III
12. TROOPER II (UB)
13. BIGHORN II (UB)
14. TROOPER II Open Off-Road Vehicle (UB)
15. BIGHORN II Open Off-Road Vehicle (UB)
16. TROOPER II SUV (UB)
17. TROOPER III Open Off-Road Vehicle
18. BIGHORN III Open Off-Road Vehicle
19. D-MAX I (TFR, TFS)
20. RODEO I Pickup (TFR, TFS)
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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.