Delphi TA6488 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner

Delphi TA6488 Inner Steering Tie Rod End

Delphi TA6488 is an inner steering tie rod end built for precise steering linkage service on select Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia applications. It combines a steel housing, coated finish, and pre-greased construction to support consistent steering response and OE-style fitment.

Key Features

• Inner steering tie rod end for steering gear and related components
• Fits 2017-2022 Cadillac XT5, inner
• Fits 2017-2022 GMC Acadia, inner
• Steel tie rod and steel housing with coated finish
• Pre-greased design with no grease fitting required
• Adjustable straight design with threaded stud connection
• Male end 1 and male end 2 configuration
• Mounting hardware included
• Polyoxymethylene (POM) bearing material

Detailed Description

Delphi TA6488 is engineered as an inner steering tie rod end for vehicles that require accurate steering linkage geometry and dependable connection at the steering rack. Delphi applies OE-level dimensional and material analysis to help ensure proper compatibility between the original part and the aftermarket replacement. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MS50779 for the same application.

Built with a steel housing and steel tie rod, TA6488 uses a coated black finish for added surface protection. It is pre-greased from the factory, does not use a grease fitting, and does not include a dust boot. The straight, adjustable design features clockwise thread direction on both ends, with a 16.0 mm thread diameter on end 1 and a 14.0 mm thread diameter on end 2. Delphi TA6488 is a direct-fit steering tie rod end for Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia inner steering service.

What It Helps Address

• Loose or imprecise steering feel from worn inner tie rod components
• Steering play caused by degraded threaded linkage joints
• Uneven front-end steering response during lane changes or turns
• Noise or clunking from worn steering linkage hardware
• Restoration of steering rack connection integrity on XT5 and Acadia applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread direction, thread diameter, and inner position before installation. Delphi TA6488 is a straight, adjustable inner tie rod end, so alignment should be checked after replacement. Confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and steering position before service. For 2017-2022 Cadillac XT5 and 2017-2022 GMC Acadia applications, match the original steering linkage dimensions to the replacement part number TA6488.

Quality Assurance

Delphi subjects its steering components to extreme temperature and corrosion testing, including exposure below -40 degrees C, above 120 degrees C, and 720 hours of salt spray. That testing supports OE-style durability expectations for daily driving and long-term steering service.