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Delphi TA5301 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner
| Brand | Delphi TA5301 |
|---|---|
| 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 1 Thread Pitch | 1.5 |
| 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 | 42.0 |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length | 318.5 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 11.024 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 280.0 |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
| Tie Rod Material | Steel |
| Tube Diameter | 0.571 |
| Tube Diameter | 14.5 |
| Type | Straight |
| Weight | 1.23 |
| Width | 42.0 |
| Fits | Ford and Mercury · 13 vehicles |
Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help match the original part.
Coated steel construction. Built with a steel housing and tie rod for added durability.
Pre-greased design. Ready to install with mounting hardware included.
Cross-references Dorman - Premium TI85350XL, MOOG Chassis Products EV800580 and 8G1Z 3280-B for the same application. See all 6.
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Delphi TA5301 Inner Tie Rod End
Delphi TA5301 is a straight inner steering tie rod end built as a standard replacement for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln steering systems. It uses a steel housing and steel tie rod construction with a coated black finish, pre-greased internals, and included mounting hardware for a service-ready repair.
Engineered from Delphi OE-focused dimensional and material analysis, this inner tie rod end is built for consistent fit and steering response in applications such as the Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Mercury Sable, Ford Five Hundred, and Mercury Montego.
Key Features
- Part number: TA5301
- Inner steering tie rod end for steering gear and related components
- Straight design with adjustable construction
- Steel housing and steel tie rod material
- Pre-greased with no grease fitting required
- Black coated finish for added surface protection
- Male end connections with clockwise thread direction
- Mounting hardware included
- Standard replacement grade
Detailed Description
Delphi TA5301 is an inner tie rod end designed for steering service where precise linkage movement and secure thread engagement matter. It features a 16.0 mm end 1 thread diameter, 14.0 mm end 2 thread diameter, and 1.5 thread pitch on both ends, along with a steel tube and Polyoxymethilen (POM) bearing material for controlled movement. The unit is pre-greased, non-greaseable, and does not include a dust boot or grease fitting.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products EV800580 and Dorman Premium TI85350XL for the same application. Delphi TA5301 is a direct-fit inner steering tie rod end for 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, and 2009 Ford Flex.
What It Helps Address
- Loose or vague steering feel from worn inner tie rod components
- Steering play caused by worn thread engagement or joint wear
- Uneven front-end response during lane changes or turns
- Noisy steering linkage from deteriorated steering hardware
- Service replacement for worn OE-style inner tie rod ends
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify thread direction, thread diameter, and overall length before installation. This inner tie rod end is position-specific for the inner steering location and should be matched to the vehicle’s steering gear configuration. After installation, perform a professional alignment to restore proper steering geometry and tire wear characteristics.
Quality Assurance
Delphi applies OE-focused testing and dimensional analysis to its aftermarket steering portfolio. This part is evaluated for temperature extremes and salt-spray exposure to support durability in demanding service conditions.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ford | Flex | Inner | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | Inner | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | Inner | — |
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | Inner | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | Inner | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | Inner | — |
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | Inner | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | Inner | — |
| 2007 | Mercury | Montego | Inner | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred | Inner | — |
| 2006 | Mercury | Montego | Inner | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred | Inner | — |
| 2005 | Mercury | Montego | Inner | — |
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