Delphi TA5328 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner

Inner Steering Tie Rod End for Ford and Mercury

Delphi TA5328 is an inner steering tie rod end built for OE-style replacement on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is a standard replacement part with a bent steel design, pre-greased construction, and a dust boot to help protect the joint from contamination.

Compatible with 1972-1973 Ford LTD and Thunderbird, plus 1972-1973 Mercury Colony Park, Montego, and Marquis applications, this Delphi tie rod end is made for direct-fit steering service where precise linkage movement matters. Delphi applies dimensional and material analysis to match OE and aftermarket requirements, and the part is tested for temperature extremes and salt-spray exposure.

Key Features

• Delphi TA5328 inner steering tie rod end
• Fits select 1972-1973 Ford LTD and Thunderbird models
• Fits select 1972-1973 Mercury Colony Park, Montego, and Marquis models
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Dust boot included for added joint protection
• Steel housing and steel tie rod construction with coated finish
• Non-adjustable, bent design for OE-style steering geometry
• Threaded stud design with clockwise thread direction on both ends

Detailed Description

Delphi TA5328 is an inner steering tie rod end engineered for steering linkage service on classic Ford and Mercury platforms. It features a steel housing, steel tie rod material, plastic bearing material, and a chloroprene rubber dust boot. The part is pre-greased, greaseable, and supplied with a grease fitting to support serviceability.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., D2OZ3A131A, DS802) for the same application. Use Delphi TA5328 when replacing worn inner steering linkage components on 1972-1973 Ford LTD, 1972-1973 Ford Thunderbird, 1972-1973 Mercury Colony Park, 1972-1973 Mercury Montego, or 1972-1973 Mercury Marquis vehicles. Part number TA5328 is also a useful reference when verifying steering service parts for these applications.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive play in the inner steering linkage
• Steering wander or loose steering feel
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering components
• Noisy or dry tie rod joint movement
• Contamination entering a worn steering joint

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm inner tie rod length, thread direction, and thread diameter before installation. Delphi TA5328 is not adjustable, so steering linkage alignment should be checked after replacement. Inspect related steering components, including outer tie rod ends and alignment settings, to ensure the repair addresses the full steering system condition.

Quality Assurance

Delphi applies OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support fit and function, and this part is tested for extreme temperatures and extended salt-spray exposure. Part number TA5328 reflects Delphi’s aftermarket steering portfolio built from OE engineering experience.