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. L 300 III Van (P0_V, P1_V, P_2V)
2. EXPRESS III Van (SF, SG, SH, SJ, WA, P0_V, P1_V, P_2V)
3. DELICA III Van (P0_V, P1_V, P_2V)
4. L 300 III Bus (P0_W, P1_W, P2_W, P3_W)
5. STARWAGON III Bus (P0_W, P1_W, P2_W, SD, SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ,
6. DELICA III Bus (P0_W, P1_W, P2_W, P3_W)
7. 3000 GT Coupe (Z1_A)
8. GTO Coupe (Z1_A)
9. H-1 / STAREX Bus (A1)
10. H200 Bus (A1)
11. SATELLITE Bus (A1)
12. STAREX I Bus (A1)
13. STAREX Bus (A1)
14. H-1 Van (A1)
15. H200 Van (A1)
16. STAREX Van (A1)
17. STAREX I Van (A1)
18. LIBERO Van (A1)
19. H-1 Platform/Chassis
20. LIBERO I Platform/Chassis (A1)
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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.