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Delphi TA5445 Steering Tie Rod End - Right Outer
| Brand | Delphi TA5445 |
|---|---|
| Position | Right Outer |
| Adjustable | No |
| Bearing Material | Polyoxymethilen (POM) |
| Color | Black |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Dust Boot Material | Choloroprene Rubber (CR) |
| End 1 Gender | Male |
| End 1 Thread Diameter | 10.0 |
| End 1 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 1 Thread Pitch | 1.25 |
| End 2 Gender | Female |
| End 2 Thread Diameter | 16.0 |
| End 2 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 2 Thread Pitch | 1.5 |
| Friction Material Thickness | Coated |
| Grade | Premium |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Greaseable | No |
| Height | 80.0 |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length | 208.0 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 2.46 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 62.5 |
| Position(s) | Front Right Outer, Right Outer. For the position specific to your vehicle, refer to the Application tab. |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
| Stud Type | Threaded |
| Tie Rod Material | Steel |
| Type | Bent |
| Weight | 1.37 |
| Width | 57.0 |
| Fits | Kia and Hyundai · 7 vehicles |
Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help ensure compatibility with the aftermarket part.
Coated steel construction. Built with a steel housing and tie rod for durable steering performance.
Pre-greased design. Includes a dust boot and arrives ready for installation.
Cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES801230 and 56825-C1090 for the same application. See all 2.
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OE-Style Steering Tie Rod End
Delphi TA5445 is a premium steering tie rod end built for the front right outer position on select Kia and Hyundai applications. It combines OE-focused dimensional control with a pre-greased, sealed design to support precise steering response and consistent fitment.
Key Features
- Part number TA5445 steering tie rod end for front right outer use
- Fits 2016-2018 Kia Optima, right outer
- Fits 2016-2018 Kia Sorento, right outer
- Fits 2015 Hyundai Sonata, right outer
- Pre-greased with a dust boot included
- Steel housing and steel tie rod construction with coated finish
- Male/female end configuration with threaded stud design
- Non-adjustable, standard replacement component
Detailed Description
Delphi TA5445 is engineered as a standard replacement steering tie rod end for the right outer steering position. Delphi applies OE-level dimensional and material analysis to help ensure proper compatibility with the original steering geometry, while the coated steel housing and chloroprene rubber dust boot support durability in demanding road conditions. The part is pre-greased and does not require a grease fitting, which helps simplify service and maintain a sealed joint design.
This steering tie rod end is a direct-fit option for 2016-2018 Kia Optima, 2016-2018 Kia Sorento, and 2015 Hyundai Sonata right outer applications. If you are searching for a Delphi TA5445 tie rod end for Kia Optima or Hyundai Sonata steering repair, this part is built for those confirmed fitments. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES801230 for the same application.
Common Repair Symptoms
- Loose or wandering steering feel
- Front-end play or steering wheel vibration
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering linkage
- Clunking or knocking from the front suspension area
- Difficulty maintaining alignment after steering component wear
Installation Notes
Install TA5445 at the right outer steering position only on the listed vehicles. Verify thread direction, thread diameter, and overall dimensions against the original part before installation. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to restore steering geometry and tire wear characteristics. For vehicle-specific placement, refer to the application tab and confirm the front right outer position before service.
Quality Assurance
Delphi subjects its steering components to extreme temperature and corrosion testing, including exposure below -40 degrees C, above 120 degrees C, and extended salt-spray testing. That OE-focused validation, along with material and dimensional analysis, supports consistent aftermarket fit and performance for TA5445.
| Year | Make | Model | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kia | Optima | GAS | Right Outer | — |
| 2018 | Kia | Sorento | — | Right Outer | — |
| 2017 | Kia | Optima | GAS | Right Outer | — |
| 2017 | Kia | Sorento | — | Right Outer | — |
| 2016 | Kia | Optima | GAS | Right Outer | — |
| 2016 | Kia | Sorento | — | Right Outer | — |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | Right Outer | — |
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