Small change – big difference!

Hamburg, october 2011. Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG presents the very first MEYLE HD axial rod with fitting HD tie rod ends developed specifically for use in Renault models Espace and Avantime. To prevent steering play in these vehicles Wulf Gaertner engineers have enlarged both the diameter of the ball head in the axial rod , as well as in the tie rod end.

MEYLE-HD brand components outperform OE products in terms of durability and reliability. Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG has already refined 560 parts for thousands of different models, creating optimised MEYLE HD parts. For the first time Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG has now applied their philosophy of improved parts to an axial rod for Renault models Espace and Avantime which have been found to have above-average steering play in their general technical inspection caused by worn out axial rod and worn tie rod ends.

Worn out joints can have serious consequences for the driver. Steering manoeuvres which are not transferred precisely to the wheels can cause toe-in. This leads to greater wear on tyres and makes accidents more likely.

To prevent this Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG’s engineers have enlarged the ball head diameter of the tie rod end by up to four millimetres. A small change, but what a difference! The forces acting on the ball are distributed more evenly, significantly reducing the surface pressure on the plastic socket of the joint. It goes without saying that Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG only uses materials which will ensure the utmost durability. The plastic sockets are designed for low abrasion and wear-resistance. A high level of form stability ensures that they withstand a rough ride on poor road surfaces. The hi-tech grease with white lubricants provides for better protection from wear and helps prevent corrosion-induced failure.

All these measures greatly enhance the functioning and durability of the components over their OE counterparts. This is why Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG gives four years warranty on their MEYLE HD parts:

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