Delphi TA5349 Steering Tie Rod End - Rear

Delphi TA5349 Rear Tie Rod End

Delphi TA5349 is a rear steering tie rod end built as a standard replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 applications. It uses OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper fit, with pre-greased construction, a dust boot, and coated steel housing for everyday steering service.

Key Features

• Rear steering tie rod end for select 2002-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 models
• Part number TA5349 for catalog and cross-reference lookup
• Pre-greased design with no grease fitting required
• Dust boot included to help protect the joint from contamination
• Steel housing and steel tie rod construction with coated finish
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service work
• Clockwise thread direction at both ends
• Mounting hardware included

Product Details

Delphi applies OE engineering practices to its aftermarket steering portfolio, and TA5349 reflects that approach with dimensional and material checks aimed at matching the original part. The tie rod end is straight, non-adjustable, and built with a threaded stud design, plastic bearing material, and chloroprene rubber dust boot material. It is specified for rear position use on 2002-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2002-2005 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES800519 and Dorman Premium TO90765PR for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Rear steering looseness or play
• Uneven tire wear related to worn steering linkage
• Clunking or knocking from the rear steering area
• Steering response that feels imprecise or unstable
• Visible wear, damage, or boot failure at the tie rod end

Installation Notes

Fits 2002-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, rear. Fits 2002-2005 GMC Sierra 1500, rear. Verify thread direction, thread diameter, and overall dimensions against the removed part before installation. After replacement, inspect rear steering linkage condition and perform a wheel alignment if required by the vehicle service procedure. Part number TA5349 should be matched to the vehicle’s rear steering application before installation.

Quality Assurance

Delphi subjects steering components to temperature extremes below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, along with 720 hours of salt spray exposure, to evaluate durability and corrosion resistance. TA5349 is backed by Delphi’s OE-focused manufacturing and testing process for aftermarket steering service.