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Delphi TL523 Steering Tie Rod End Assembly - Left
| Brand | Delphi TL523 |
|---|---|
| Position | Left |
| 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 | 0.63 |
| End 2 Thread Diameter | 16.0 |
| 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 | 15.492 |
| Length Stud Center to End | 393.5 |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Tie Rod Material | Steel |
| Type | Straight |
| Fits | Volkswagen · 2 vehicles |
OE expertise. Delphi applies OE engineering to its aftermarket steering portfolio.
Cataphoresis finish. Helps protect the steering tie rod end assembly from corrosion.
Dust boot included. Adds protection for the joint and internal components.
Cross-references Beck/Arnley 101-6835, Mevotech Supreme MES3709A and MOOG Chassis Products EV400 for the same application. See all 8.
Delphi TL523 Left Tie Rod End
Delphi TL523 is a left steering tie rod end assembly built as a standard replacement for precise steering linkage service. It is listed for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, left, to chassis # 1C-W-047 124, and it uses OE-focused materials and dimensional checks to support proper fit and steering response.
Key Features
- Part number: TL523
- Steering tie rod end assembly for the left side
- Straight design with adjustable construction
- Steel tie rod with black cataphoresis finish
- Dust boot included; grease fitting not included
- Male end connections with clockwise thread direction
- Mounting hardware included
- Compatible with 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, left, to chassis # 1C-W-047 124
Detailed Description
Delphi TL523 is engineered for steering systems that require accurate linkage geometry and dependable road feel. The assembly features a steel body, chloroprene rubber dust boot, and a corrosion-resistant cataphoresis finish to support long-term service in demanding undercar conditions. Delphi applies OE-based dimensional and material analysis to help ensure the part matches the original application requirements for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle left-side steering setup. If you are sourcing a Volkswagen Beetle tie rod end replacement, TL523 provides a direct service part reference for the specified chassis break.
This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MES3709A and MOOG EV400 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Loose or imprecise steering feel
- Excessive play in the steering linkage
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering components
- Clunking or knocking from the front steering area
- Restoring correct toe adjustment after tie rod service
Installation Notes
Verify left-side placement, thread direction, and chassis break before installation. The adjustable design allows steering linkage length to be set during alignment, and the included dust boot helps protect the joint from contamination. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to confirm steering geometry on the Volkswagen Beetle.
Quality Assurance
Delphi subjects steering components to extreme temperature and corrosion testing and uses OE-level dimensional and material analysis to support fit and durability. The TL523 is built as a standard replacement part for the specified application.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Base | Left | To Chassis # 1C-W-047 124; Assembly |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Beetle | TDI | Left | To Chassis # 1C-W-047 124; Assembly |
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