Steering

Inner tie rods

Inner tie rods, also called axial joints or rack ends, that screw into the ends of the steering rack and carry the tie rod end on their outer thread, for European and Japanese passenger cars, identified by OE reference.

FUHRLENK inner tie rod: a steel rod with a spherical joint housing at one end and a threaded outer end with lock nut

An inner tie rod screws into each end of the steering rack. Its inner end is a spherical joint inside a sealed housing, which lets the rod swing up and down with the suspension while the rack moves it sideways; its outer end is a threaded shank onto which the tie rod end is screwed and locked with a nut. Together, the inner tie rod and the tie rod end connect the rack to the steering knuckle.

The inner joint lives inside the rubber gaiter of the steering gear. A split gaiter lets grit and water reach it, and the joint then wears until the rod moves without moving the rack: the driver feels a loose, wandering steering and hears a knock over bumps.

FUHRLENK inner tie rods are made to the joint dimensions, the rod length and both threads of the original part. They are made to OEM-compliant quality and tested for durability and temperature resistance.

The range covers European and Japanese passenger cars. Each reference is identified by the OE number of the original part; send that number and the vehicle identification number (VIN) and we confirm the matching FUHRLENK reference.

For availability and OE cross-references, contact us by email.

Frequently asked questions

How is an inner tie rod checked?
With the wheels on the ground, an assistant rocks the steering wheel back and forth while the tester holds the rod through the gaiter or watches the joint; movement of the rod that does not move the rack means play in the joint. The gaiter must be intact, because the inner joint runs in the rack housing and dirt destroys it quickly.

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