OE 1243301503 — Tie Rod Assembly for Mercedes-Benz

For a short distance at reduced load, usually yes — but the risk compounds. A degraded tie rod assembly transfers stress to neighbouring components, so a small repair can grow into a full suspension, steering & brake rebuild. Book the replacement once the symptom is repeatable.

Incoming batches pass a dimensional check, a material look-up against the suspension, steering & brake specification, and a visual inspection for finish defects. Critical dimensions are measured per carton and the photographs are archived against the order number.

Standard minimum order is 10 pieces per part number. Mixed orders that combine 1243301503 with other suspension, steering & brake references are welcome — that is how most clients fill an LCL or FCL container without over-stocking a single line.

Three checks: the code printed on your old part must read 1243301503; the number must fall inside the build-year range in the Applications table; and the connector, thread or bolt pattern must match the reference photo. Codes cast into the housing are the most reliable source.

Position depends on the platform. On most Mercedes-Benz applications the tie rod assembly sits on the suspension, steering & brake assembly and can be reached from the engine bay or the underbody without removing the dashboard. Torque figures and disassembly order are given in the workshop manual for each model.

Aftermarket tie rod assembly comes from tooling houses that hold the original drawings or licensed equivalents. KingMay sources from vetted factories and inspects each batch; the manufacturer name is available on request where your market requires origin documentation.