/live/media/DE/DE_TA1981_Ang.jpg)
Will it fit your vehicle?
Confirm before you buy. Free return shipping if it doesn't fit.
Delphi TA1981 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner
| Brand | Delphi TA1981 |
|---|---|
| Position | Inner |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Bearing Material | Polyoxymethilen (POM) |
| Color | Black |
| Dust Boot Included | No |
| End 1 Gender | Male |
| End 1 Thread Diameter | 16.0 |
| End 1 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 2 Gender | Male |
| End 2 Thread Diameter | 14.0 |
| End 2 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 2 Thread Pitch | 1.5 |
| Friction Material Thickness | Coated |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Greaseable | No |
| Height | 37.0 |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length Stud Center to End | 5.472 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 139.0 |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Position(s) | Front Inner, Inner. For the position specific to your vehicle, refer to the Application tab. |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
| Tie Rod Material | Steel |
| Tube Diameter | 0.709 |
| Tube Diameter | 18.0 |
| Type | Straight |
| Weight | 1.03 |
| Width | 37.0 |
| Fits | Kia and Hyundai · 26 vehicles |
Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help ensure compatibility.
Coated steel construction. Built with a steel housing and tie rod for added durability.
Pre-greased design. Ready for installation with mounting hardware included.
Cross-references Beck/Arnley 101-5331, Beck/Arnley 101-7800 and Dorman - Premium TI60225PR for the same application. See all 11.
Will it fit your vehicle?
Free return shipping if it doesn't fit.
OE-Style Steering Tie Rod End for Hyundai and Kia
Delphi TA1981 is a standard replacement steering tie rod end built for front inner steering applications. It is engineered with OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper fitment on select Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai XG350, Kia Magentis, Kia Optima, and Hyundai XG300 models.
- Part number: TA1981
- Steering tie rod end for front inner use
- Adjustable straight design
- Steel housing and steel tie rod construction
- Pre-greased for service-ready installation
- Coated black finish for added surface protection
- Male end 1 and male end 2 configuration
- Mounting hardware included
- Compatible with select Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima steering applications
Fitment Details
- Fits 2005-2006 Kia Magentis, inner, to 09/30/2005
- Fits 2005-2006 Kia Optima, inner, to 09/30/2005
- Fits 1999-2005 Hyundai Sonata, inner
- Fits 2004-2005 Hyundai Sonata, inner, to 03/15/2005
- Fits 2002-2005 Hyundai XG350, inner
- Fits 2001-2004 Kia Magentis, inner
- Fits 2001-2004 Kia Optima, inner
- Fits 2001 Hyundai XG300, inner
Product Overview
Delphi TA1981 is built as a standard replacement inner tie rod end for steering systems that require a straight, adjustable component with male threaded ends. The steel housing, coated finish, and pre-greased design support dependable service in front inner steering locations. Delphi applies OE-level dimensional and material analysis to help maintain proper compatibility between the original part and the aftermarket replacement. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MEV428 for the same application.
Common Steering Issues This Part May Address
- Excessive steering play at the front inner tie rod
- Clunking or looseness from worn steering linkage components
- Uneven tire wear caused by steering geometry wear
- Imprecise steering response during lane changes or turns
- Failed inspection due to worn inner steering hardware
Installation Notes
Confirm the vehicle position before installation, since this part is specified for front inner use. Verify thread direction, thread diameter, and overall length against the original component before assembly. After installation, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry and tire wear characteristics. For fitment on Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima models, check the listed production-date notes carefully.
Quality Assurance
Delphi subjects steering components to temperature extremes below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, along with extended salt-spray exposure, to evaluate durability in demanding conditions. TA1981 is built with OE-focused testing and material control for consistent replacement quality.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kia | Magentis | Inner | To 09/30/2005 |
| 2006 | Kia | Optima | Inner | To 09/30/2005 |
| 2005 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | — |
| 2005 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | To 03/15/2005 |
| 2005 | Hyundai | XG350 | Inner | — |
| 2005 | Kia | Magentis | Inner | To 09/30/2005 |
| 2005 | Kia | Optima | Inner | To 09/30/2005 |
| 2004 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | — |
| 2004 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | To 03/15/2005 |
| 2004 | Hyundai | XG350 | Inner | — |
| 2004 | Kia | Magentis | Inner | — |
| 2004 | Kia | Optima | Inner | — |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | — |
| 2003 | Hyundai | XG350 | Inner | — |
| 2003 | Kia | Magentis | Inner | — |
| 2003 | Kia | Optima | Inner | — |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | — |
| 2002 | Hyundai | XG350 | Inner | — |
| 2002 | Kia | Magentis | Inner | — |
| 2002 | Kia | Optima | Inner | — |
| 2001 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | — |
| 2001 | Hyundai | XG300 | Inner | — |
| 2001 | Kia | Magentis | Inner | — |
| 2001 | Kia | Optima | Inner | — |
| 2000 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | — |
| 1999 | Hyundai | Sonata | Inner | — |
| No rows match your filter. | ||||