Under its MEYLE-HD brand Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG is now supplying a technically refined tie rod end to fit the popular Dacia Lagan and Sandero models. Subject to high loads, tie rod end assemblies can wear out quickly. The new high-strength MEYLE solution allows repair professionals to offer premium-grade repairs and build strong customer relations.

Tie rod end assemblies are exposed to continually high levels of strain. Steering while stationary applies high radial forces on the tie rod end, while Ireland’s often bumpy roads take an additional toll, resulting in premature part wear, typically manifesting itself in the form of noise and steering play. The new MEYLE-HD tie rod end for Dacia models features a larger ball head than typically found on conventional designs, which allows forces acting on the ball to be distributed more effectively thereby reducing the surface pressure applied on the ball joint's plastic socket.

Additionally, the specially formulated MEYLE lubricant is optimally geared to the steel, plastics and rubber materials making up the joint. Designed in collaboration with a specialist manufacturer of high-performance greases, the MEYLE lubricant helps minimise stick/slip and breakaway torque. Under all operating conditions, the grease provides for a constant lubricant film between the ball pin and plastic socket, thereby ensuring smooth movement in the ball joint.

All these technical refinements combine to deliver a part which lasts considerably longer than its original equipment equivalent. The new MEYLE-HD tie rod ends for the Dacia Logan and Sandero are available under the MEYLE part numbers 16-16 020 0011/HD and 16-16 020 0012/HD.

MEYLE-HD products are distributed in Ireland by Strongline Autoparts and available from motor factor stockists nationwide. Call 01- 462-4631 for further details.