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. HIACE III Bus (_H5_, _H6_, _H7_, _H8_, _H9_)
2. HILUX V Pickup (_N_, KZN1_, VZN1_)
3. PICKUP V Pickup (_N_, KZN1_, VZN1_)
4. TACOMA V Pickup (_N_, KZN1_, VZN1_)
5. HILUX MIGHTY X V Pickup (_N_, KZN1_, VZN1_)
6. 4 RUNNER (_N1_)
7. SW4 (_N1_)
8. HILUX SURF (_N1_)
9. SURF (_N1_)
10. HIACE III Van (_H5_, _H6_, _H7_, _H8_, _H9_)
11. HILUX IV Pickup (_N5_, _N6_)
12. HILUX VI Pickup (_N1_)
13. TACOMA VI Pickup (_N1_)
14. HILUX MIGHTY X / HILUX TIGER VI Pickup (_N1_)
15. HILUX III Pickup (_N3_, _N4_)
16. PICKUP III Pickup (_N3_, _N4_)
17. DYNA 100 Platform/Chassis (YH_)
18. HILUX VII Pickup (_N1_, _N2_, _N3_)
19. HILUX VIGO VII Pickup (_N1_, _N2_, _N3_)
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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.