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Delphi TA5462 Steering Tie Rod End - Left Outer
| Brand | Delphi TA5462 |
|---|---|
| Position | Left Outer |
| Adjustable | No |
| Bearing Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Cone Outside Diameter | 15.3 |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Dust Boot Material | Choloroprene Rubber (CR) |
| End 1 Thread Diameter | 0.394 |
| End 1 Thread Diameter | 10.0 |
| End 1 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 2 Gender | Female |
| End 2 Thread Diameter | 0.551 |
| End 2 Thread Diameter | 14.0 |
| End 2 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 2 Thread Pitch | 1.5 |
| Friction Material Thickness | Coated |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Greaseable | No |
| Height | 71.0 |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length | 93.0 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 2.913 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 74.0 |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
| Stud Type | Threaded |
| Tie Rod Material | Steel |
| Tube Diameter | 0.807 |
| Tube Diameter | 20.5 |
| Type | Bent |
| Weight | 0.58 |
| Width | 42.0 |
| Fits | Ford · 4 vehicles |
Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help ensure compatibility.
Coated steel construction. Built for durability with a black finish and steel housing.
Pre-greased design. Includes a dust boot and mounting hardware for easier service.
Cross-references Dorman - Premium TO85141XL, MAS Industries TO85141 and MOOG Chassis Products ES800304 for the same application. See all 6.
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Delphi TA5462 Left Outer Tie Rod End
Delphi TA5462 is a steering tie rod end built for the left outer position on select Ford Focus models. It combines OE-based dimensional and material analysis with a pre-greased, sealed design to support precise steering response and consistent fitment.
- Fits 2008-2011 Ford Focus, left outer
- Part number: TA5462
- Standard replacement steering tie rod end
- Pre-greased design with dust boot included
- Steel tie rod and steel housing with coated finish
- Female end 2 with clockwise thread direction
- Mounting hardware included
- Grease fitting not included; non-greaseable design
OE-Based Steering Fitment
Delphi applies OE safety and engineering experience to its aftermarket steering portfolio, and TA5462 reflects that approach with careful dimensional and material matching. This steering tie rod end is made for the left outer position on 2008-2011 Ford Focus models and is also referenced by part number TA5462 for catalog and cross-check purposes. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES800304 for the same application.
Common Repair Applications
- Loose or vague steering feel at the front end
- Clunking or play from the outer tie rod area
- Uneven tire wear related to worn steering linkage
- Steering wheel wander or poor directional stability
- Damaged dust boot or contaminated tie rod joint
Installation Notes
Verify left outer fitment before installation on your Ford Focus. Check thread direction, thread diameter, and overall dimensions against the original part, then perform a professional alignment after replacement. TA5462 includes a dust boot and mounting hardware, and its pre-greased, sealed construction does not require a grease fitting.
Quality Assurance
Delphi subjects its steering components to extreme temperature and salt-spray testing and uses dimensional and material analysis to support OE-level compatibility. The TA5462 tie rod end is built as a standard replacement part for dependable steering service.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ford | Focus | Left Outer | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Focus | Left Outer | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Focus | Left Outer | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Focus | Left Outer | — |
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