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Delphi TA3838 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer
| Brand | Delphi TA3838 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Left Outer |
| Fits | Audi and Porsche · 9 vehicles |
OE expertise. Applied to the aftermarket steering portfolio for OE performance.
Extreme testing. Withstands temperatures below -40 C and above 120 C, plus 720 hours of salt spray.
Compatibility analysis. Dimensional and material checks help match OE and aftermarket parts.
Cross-references Mevotech Supreme MS70650, Suspensia X39TE0990 and 9J1 423 811 A for the same application. See all 4.
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Front Left Outer Steering Tie Rod End
Delphi TA3838 is a front left outer steering tie rod end for select Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT applications. It is built for OE-style steering fitment and dimensional accuracy, with materials and testing standards aimed at consistent performance in demanding road conditions.
Fits 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan, front left outer. Fits 2022-2023 Audi e-tron GT, front left outer. Fits 2022-2023 Audi RS e-tron GT, front left outer.
Key Features
- Front left outer steering tie rod end for precise steering linkage service
- OE-focused design for dimensional and material compatibility
- Tested for temperature extremes below -40 C and above 120 C
- Exposed to 720 hours of salt spray testing for corrosion resistance validation
- Direct-fit application coverage for Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT platforms
- Part number TA3838 for catalog and cross-reference lookup
Detailed Description
Delphi TA3838 is engineered for the front left outer position in the steering system, where accurate joint movement and stable alignment are critical. Delphi applies OE development experience to its aftermarket steering portfolio, using dimensional and material analysis to support proper fit on the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Audi RS e-tron GT. This part number TA3838 is a practical replacement choice when servicing steering wear at the outer tie rod end.
This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MS70650 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Steering looseness at the front left outer tie rod end
- Uneven or unstable steering response
- Alignment issues related to worn steering linkage components
- Noise or play from the outer steering connection
- Restoration of steering precision on Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT models
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front left outer position before installation and confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, and model. After replacement, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry and tire wear control. Inspect adjacent steering and suspension components for wear while the system is apart.
Quality Assurance
Delphi validates steering components through extreme-temperature and salt-spray testing, along with dimensional and material analysis to support OE-level fit and durability expectations. Part number TA3838 is backed by Delphi’s OE-focused engineering approach for the listed applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Porsche | Taycan | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2023 | Audi | e-tron GT | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2023 | Audi | RS e-tron GT | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2023 | Porsche | Taycan | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2022 | Audi | e-tron GT | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2022 | Audi | RS e-tron GT | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2022 | Porsche | Taycan | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2021 | Porsche | Taycan | Front Left Outer | — |
| 2020 | Porsche | Taycan | Front Left Outer | — |
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