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Delphi TA5457 Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve - Left
| Brand | Delphi TA5457 |
|---|---|
| Position | Left |
| Color | Black |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length | 4.528 |
| Length | 115.0 |
| Material | Steel |
| Thread Diameter | 18.0 |
| Thread Type | Fine |
| Fits | Ford and Lincoln · 24 vehicles |
Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help ensure compatibility.
Steel construction. Built for strength with a black finish and fine threads.
Extreme testing. Withstands temperatures below -40 C and over 120 C, plus 720 hours of salt spray.
Cross-references Dorman - Premium S3368PR, MOOG Chassis Products ES3368S and F65Z 3281-AA for the same application. See all 5.
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Delphi TA5457 Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve
Delphi TA5457 is a steel steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve built for left-side applications on select Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs. It is a standard replacement part with fine threads and OE-focused dimensional control for accurate steering linkage adjustment.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a black finish
- Fine thread design with 18.0 mm thread diameter
- 115.0 mm length for steering linkage adjustment
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Left position application
- Fits select Ford F-150, Expedition, F-250, F-250 HD, F-150 Heritage, Lincoln Blackwood, and Lincoln Navigator models
Fitment and Application
Compatible with left-side steering linkage service on 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, 1997-1999 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250 HD, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, and 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage. This Delphi TA5457 adjusting sleeve is also cross-referenced with Dorman Premium S3368PR for the same application.
Detailed Description
Delphi applies OE engineering experience to its aftermarket steering portfolio, and the TA5457 reflects that approach with material and dimensional analysis focused on fit and compatibility. The steel body, fine threads, and standard replacement construction support precise toe adjustment in steering systems that use a left-side tie rod end adjusting sleeve. Delphi tests steering components across extreme temperature and salt-spray exposure conditions to verify durability under demanding service environments.
What This Part Helps Address
- Loose or worn steering linkage adjustment hardware
- Difficulty setting front-end alignment to specification
- Corrosion-related wear on the adjusting sleeve
- Replacement needs after tie rod service on Ford and Lincoln trucks/SUVs
- Restoring proper steering geometry on left-side applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify thread direction, sleeve length, and left-side placement before installation. After replacement, perform a professional wheel alignment to set toe correctly and confirm steering wheel centering. Inspect adjacent tie rod ends and related steering hardware for wear before reassembly.
Quality Assurance
Delphi subjects steering parts to temperature extremes below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, along with extended salt-spray exposure, to evaluate durability and corrosion resistance. OE-based dimensional and material analysis is used to support consistent fitment for the listed Ford and Lincoln applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 Heritage | — | Left | — |
| 2003 | Ford | F-150 | — | Left | — |
| 2002 | Ford | Expedition | — | Left | — |
| 2002 | Ford | F-150 | — | Left | — |
| 2002 | Lincoln | Blackwood | — | Left | — |
| 2002 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Left | — |
| 2001 | Ford | Expedition | — | Left | — |
| 2001 | Ford | F-150 | — | Left | — |
| 2001 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Left | — |
| 2000 | Ford | Expedition | — | Left | — |
| 2000 | Ford | F-150 | — | Left | — |
| 2000 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Left | — |
| 1999 | Ford | Expedition | — | Left | — |
| 1999 | Ford | F-150 | — | Left | — |
| 1999 | Ford | F-250 | — | Left | — |
| 1999 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Left | — |
| 1998 | Ford | Expedition | — | Left | — |
| 1998 | Ford | F-150 | — | Left | — |
| 1998 | Ford | F-250 | — | Left | — |
| 1998 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Left | — |
| 1997 | Ford | Expedition | — | Left | — |
| 1997 | Ford | F-150 | — | Left | — |
| 1997 | Ford | F-250 | — | Left | — |
| 1997 | Ford | F-250 HD | RWD | Left | — |
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