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Delphi TL475 Steering Tie Rod End Assembly - Left Outer
| Brand | Delphi TL475 |
|---|---|
| Position | Left Outer |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Dust Boot Material | Choloroprene Rubber (CR) |
| End 1 Gender | Male |
| End 1 Thread Diameter | 0.472 |
| End 1 Thread Diameter | 12.0 |
| End 1 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 1 Thread Pitch | 1.5 |
| End 2 Gender | Male |
| End 2 Thread Diameter | 0.709 |
| End 2 Thread Diameter | 18.0 |
| End 2 Thread Direction | Clockwise |
| End 2 Thread Pitch | 1.5 |
| Friction Material Thickness | Cataphoresis |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Greaseable | No |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length Stud Center to End | 15.165 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 385.2 |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Position(s) | Front Left Outer |
| Tie Rod Material | Steel |
| Type | Bent |
| Fits | BMW · 10 vehicles |
Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help ensure compatibility with the original part.
Cataphoresis finish. Helps resist corrosion through extreme temperature and salt-spray testing.
Dust boot included. Chloroprene rubber boot and steel construction add durability.
Cross-references Beck/Arnley 101-5522, Beck/Arnley 101-5524 and Mevotech Supreme MS10609 for the same application. See all 12.
Delphi TL475 Front Left Outer Tie Rod End
Delphi TL475 is a steering tie rod end assembly for the front left outer position. It is built as a standard replacement part with OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper steering geometry and fitment on select BMW applications.
Key Features
- Part number: TL475
- Front left outer steering tie rod end assembly
- Adjustable design for alignment setup
- Steel tie rod construction with black cataphoresis finish
- Dust boot included; grease fitting not included
- Male end connections with clockwise thread direction on both ends
- Chloroprene rubber dust boot material
- Mounting hardware included
Application Details
Compatible with 1997-2000 BMW 528i, left outer; 2001-2003 BMW 525i, left outer; and 2001-2003 BMW 530i, left outer. Delphi TL475 is a fitment-specific steering component for BMW 525i, BMW 530i, and BMW 528i front-end steering service where the outer tie rod end must match the original thread and geometry.
Delphi applies OE-level testing and dimensional checks to its steering portfolio, including exposure to extreme temperatures and salt spray, to help verify material durability and part-to-part compatibility. The TL475 uses a bent steel design with a protective boot and corrosion-resistant finish for service in demanding road conditions.
What This Part Helps Address
- Loose or imprecise steering response at the front left outer linkage
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering linkage components
- Clunking or play in the steering system
- Alignment instability after tie rod wear
- Corrosion-related deterioration of the outer tie rod end
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify thread direction, thread diameter, and overall length before installation. This part uses male ends with clockwise thread pitch on both sides, so matching the original steering linkage specification is important. A professional wheel alignment should be performed after replacement to restore steering geometry.
Quality Assurance
Delphi uses OE-based engineering and validation methods for its aftermarket steering parts, including dimensional and material analysis plus environmental testing for temperature and corrosion resistance. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES80953 for the same application.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | BMW | 525i | Left Outer | — |
| 2003 | BMW | 530i | Left Outer | — |
| 2002 | BMW | 525i | Left Outer | — |
| 2002 | BMW | 530i | Left Outer | — |
| 2001 | BMW | 525i | Left Outer | — |
| 2001 | BMW | 530i | Left Outer | — |
| 2000 | BMW | 528i | Left Outer | — |
| 1999 | BMW | 528i | Left Outer | — |
| 1998 | BMW | 528i | Left Outer | — |
| 1997 | BMW | 528i | Left Outer | — |
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