380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
Ball Joint: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Tie Rods Modified
REF. NO. 33/12, 46/53
TO: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE: March, 1983
SUBJECT:
MODIFIED STEERING LINKAGE SERIES 126
Since March 1982, ball joints of different stiffness have been installed on the steering linkage of series 126 vehicles. Therefore, different tie rods are now
applicable for the left and right-hand sides.
Production Phase-In
Model
Chassis
As of Chassis End No.
380 SEL
126.033
027820
380 SEC
126.043
001796
300 SD
126.120
024912
Repair Instructions
When installing the new tie rods, make sure that the tie rods of the pitman arm side and the idler arm side (see Parts Information) are not interchanged.
For easier identification, the tie rod for the idler arm side is now painted black; the tie rod for the pitman arm side remains grey-green.
The ball joint with the left-hand (LH) thread should be mounted on the left-hand side of each tie rod (as viewed in the driving direction) as before.
NOTE:
The new parts can also be installed on vehicles with lower chassis end numbers. However, previous version parts should be used up on these vehicles
first.
Parts Information
LH Thread RH Thread
Part Name
Part Number
Ball Joint
Ball Joint
Tie rod (pitman arm side)
126 330 03 03
000 338 20 10
000 338 19 10
Tie rod (idler arm side)
126 330 04 03
000 890 00 48
000 338 46 10
Drag link
126 460 06 05