Delphi TA5340 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner

OE-Style Inner Tie Rod End

The Delphi TA5340 is a steering tie rod end built for the inner position on select Toyota Highlander applications. It combines a straight steel housing, pre-greased construction, and OE-focused dimensional analysis to support precise steering linkage replacement.

Fits 2001-2002 Toyota Highlander, inner, and fits 2003 Toyota Highlander, inner, to 08/2003.

Key Features

• Delphi TA5340 steering tie rod end for inner steering linkage service
• Compatible with 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander inner applications, including 2003 models built to 08/2003
• Straight design with steel tie rod material and steel housing
• Pre-greased and coated for ready-to-install service
• Adjustable construction for steering linkage alignment
• Male threaded ends with clockwise thread direction on both ends
• Mounting hardware included
• Standard replacement grade

Detailed Description

Delphi TA5340 is an inner steering tie rod end engineered for Toyota Highlander steering repair where accurate fit and stable linkage geometry matter. Delphi applies OE-level dimensional and material analysis to its aftermarket steering portfolio, and this part is built to match the intended application with a steel tube, steel housing, and POM bearing material. The unit is pre-greased, coated, and supplied as an adjustable straight tie rod end for service on the inner position.

This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 101-5051 for the same application. It also cross-references MOOG Chassis Products EV449 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Loose or vague steering feel
• Front-end toe misalignment
• Uneven tire wear from steering linkage wear
• Clunking or play in the inner steering assembly
• Failed or worn original tie rod end on Toyota Highlander models

Installation Notes

Verify inner tie rod length, thread diameter, and thread pitch before installation. This part uses male ends with 14.0 mm and 15.0 mm thread diameters and 1.5 pitch threads, so matching the original steering linkage specification is important. After installation, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry and tire wear patterns. Inspect adjacent steering components for wear before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

Delphi subjects its steering components to extreme temperature and corrosion testing, including sub-zero and high-heat exposure as well as extended salt-spray testing, to support OE-style durability in aftermarket service. The TA5340 is built as a standard replacement part for select Toyota Highlander steering repairs.