Wheel bearing and inner tie rod faulty?

HEREWEGOAGAIN

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2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
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2WD
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145,000 MILES

Hello, I have a nasty clunk and vibration when driving. It gets worse when it's raining or going through car wash. In the video I posted, it seems obvious the wheel bearing is bad. My question is do you think my inner tie rod is going too? It seems like there is a little too much play.

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Monday, April 22nd, 2024 AT 4:07 PM

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KEN L

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Thanks for the video, it helps, yes the inner tie rod needs to be replaced, I would also look at the rack mounting bushings. Here is how to change the inner tie rod out. You will need a wheel alignment when completed. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 10:26 AM

HEREWEGOAGAIN

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I'll check out the mounts as well. Less then a year I ago I replaced the air strut, upper, rear lower and front lower control arm, hub assembly with bearings, inner and outer control tie rods and lower rear ball joint. The mistake I made was using cheap parts. I knew it might come back and bite me but took the risk. Only thing I didn't skimp on was the parts for the air suspension. I'm not surprised at all the cheap parts are starting to fail. I have a set of national bearings and a set of inner and outer tie rods. Once I replace them I'll let you know if it's good or not.

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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 4:28 PM

KEN L