Delphi TA2270 Steering Tie Rod End - Outer

Delphi TA2270 Outer Steering Tie Rod End

Delphi TA2270 is an outer steering tie rod end built for direct replacement on select GM vehicles. It combines a straight steel housing, pre-greased construction, and a supplied dust boot to support precise steering response in everyday driving.

Fits 1980-1991 Buick Century, Outer; 1980-1985 Buick Skylark, Outer; 1980-1983 Chevrolet Citation, Outer; 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II, Outer; 1982-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, Outer; 1990-1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, Outer; 1980-1984 Oldsmobile Omega, Outer; 1982-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Outer; 1987-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, Outer; 1990-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, Outer; 1980-1984 Pontiac Phoenix, Outer; 1982-1991 Pontiac 6000, Outer; 1990-1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, Outer.

• Outer steering tie rod end for steering linkage service
• Straight design with black coated finish
• High-strength steel housing and steel tie rod construction
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included for serviceability
• Dust boot included with chloroprene rubber material
• Threaded stud design with clockwise thread direction on both ends
• Standard replacement part with mounting hardware included
• Cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES2111RL and Mevotech Supreme MES2111RL for the same application

Detailed Product Information

Delphi TA2270 is engineered as a standard replacement outer tie rod end for steering systems on Buick Century, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Celebrity, Chevrolet Citation, Chevrolet Citation II, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac 6000, Pontiac Phoenix, and related GM front-wheel-drive platforms. The part number TA2270 reflects Delphi’s OE-focused steering portfolio, with dimensional and material analysis used to match aftermarket fitment to original equipment requirements. The component measures 117.0 in length, 38.0 in width, and 132.0 in height, with a 98.0 length stud center to end and a 0.438 end 2 thread diameter. It uses a 14.0 mm end 1 thread diameter, 1.5 thread pitch, and 20 threads per inch on end 2.

Built with a high-strength steel housing, plastic bearing material, and a steel tie rod, this outer tie rod end is pre-greased, greaseable, and supplied with a grease fitting and dust boot. Delphi tests steering components across extreme temperatures below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, and exposes parts to 720 hours of salt spray to evaluate durability in harsh conditions.

What This Part Helps Address

• Loose or imprecise steering feel at the outer tie rod end
• Clunking or play in the steering linkage
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering components
• Boot damage that can expose the joint to contamination
• Service issues on aging GM steering systems with worn outer ends

Installation Notes and Tips

Install Delphi TA2270 on the outer steering position only and verify thread direction, thread diameter, and stud dimensions before assembly. After replacement, have the front-end alignment checked to confirm steering geometry and tire wear are set correctly. The included grease fitting allows future lubrication where service access is available.

Quality Assurance

Delphi applies OE-based engineering and durability testing to its steering parts, including temperature cycling, corrosion exposure, and dimensional verification for fit consistency. This part number TA2270 is built to meet standard replacement expectations for the listed Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.