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. PRIUS PLUS (_W4_)
2. PRIUS V (_W4_)
3. GRAND PRIUS + (_W4_)
4. PRIUS ALPHA (_W4_)
5. COROLLA Saloon (_E15_)
6. COROLLA Saloon (_E15_, _E14_)
7. ALTIS Saloon (_E15_)
8. COROLLA ALTIS Saloon (_E14_, _E15_)
9. COROLLA Saloon (_E14_, _E15_)
10. COROLLA ALTIS Saloon (_E14_, _E15_)
11. COROLLA / COROLLA QUEST Saloon (_E15_)
12. AURIS (_E15_)
13. COROLLA (_E15_)
14. BLADE (_E15_)
15. COROLLA Saloon (_E18_, ZRE1_)
16. COROLLA ALTIS Saloon (_E18_, ZRE1_)
17. AURIS (_E18_)
18. COROLLA (_E18_)
19. COROLLA iM (_E18_)
20. AURIS VAN Hatchback Van (_E18_)
21. See more in applications

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.