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. COROLLA Liftback (_E8_)
2. COROLLA FX Compact (E8B)
3. COROLLA (_E8_)
4. COROLLA Saloon (_E8_)
5. COROLLA Coupe (AE86)
6. COROLLA SPRINTER Coupe (AE86)
7. COROLLA (_E9_)
8. COROLLA Saloon (_E9_)
9. COROLLA Liftback (_E9_)
10. COROLLA Compact (_E9_)
11. COROLLA Station Wagon (_E9_)
12. CARINA II Saloon (_T15_)
13. CARINA Mk II Saloon (_T15_)
14. CARINA II (_T15_)
15. CARINA II Liftback (_T15_)
16. CARINA Mk II (_T15_)
17. CAMRY (_V2_)
18. CAMRY Saloon (_V2_)
19. CAMRY Estate (_V2_)
20. CELICA Hatchback (_T16_)
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.