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Dorman 541-161 Steering Idler Arm
| Brand | Dorman 541-161 |
|---|---|
| Material | Acero |
| Material | Steel |
| 11130 | No |
| 11130 | Non |
| 11131 | Oui |
| 11131 | Sí |
| 11131 | Yes |
| Length | 138 |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| Finish | Coated |
| Finish | Revestidos |
| Pre-Greased | Oui |
| Pre-Greased | Sí |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
| Castle Nut Included | Oui |
| Castle Nut Included | Sí |
| Castle Nut Included | Yes |
| Arm Attachment Type | Cono |
| Arm Attachment Type | Taper |
| Bracket Hole Quantity | 0 |
| Grease Fitting Included | Oui |
| Grease Fitting Included | Sí |
| Grease Fitting Included | Yes |
| Cotter Pin Included | Oui |
| Cotter Pin Included | Sí |
| Cotter Pin Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Oui |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Sí |
| Fits | Ford · 32 vehicles |
Standard replacement. Precision-engineered for a reliable OE-style steering repair.
Steel construction. Coated finish adds corrosion resistance and a clean look.
Pre-greased. Includes grease fitting, cotter pin, and mounting hardware.
Cross-references Delphi TA5783, Mevotech Original Grade GS40971 and Mevotech Supreme MS40971 for the same application. See all 6.
Dorman 541-161 Steering Idler Arm
Dorman 541-161 is a steel steering idler arm built as a standard replacement for select Ford Super Duty trucks. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original steering support component on 2011-2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2011-2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty applications.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a coated black finish
- Pre-greased design for service-ready installation
- Tapered arm attachment type
- Includes castle nut, cotter pin, grease fitting, ball joint, and mounting hardware
- Standard replacement grade for direct-fit steering service
- Fits 2011-2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2011-2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Detailed Description
This steering idler arm is designed for the Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty steering system where a durable replacement is needed for the original part. Dorman 541-161 uses a steel body with a bent shape and coated finish to match the demands of heavy-duty steering service. The pre-greased construction, tapered attachment, and included service components support a straightforward replacement on the specified Super Duty trucks. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K400026 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Excessive steering play in the front steering linkage
- Loose or wandering steering feel on Ford Super Duty trucks
- Wear at the idler arm pivot or attachment point
- Noise or clunking from steering linkage movement
- Restoring proper steering response after component wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment by year and model before installation. This part is listed for 2011-2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2011-2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty applications. Inspect related steering linkage components, fasteners, and mounting points during service to confirm the repair addresses the full source of steering looseness. Use the included castle nut and cotter pin during installation, and follow the vehicle service procedure for torque and alignment checks.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this steering idler arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original component on the listed vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement steering component for Ford Super Duty applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2026 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2025 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2025 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2024 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2024 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2023 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2023 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2022 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2022 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2021 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2021 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2020 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2020 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2019 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2019 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2018 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2018 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2017 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2017 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2016 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2016 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2015 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2015 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2014 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2014 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2013 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2013 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2012 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2012 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2011 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | RWD | — |
| 2011 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | RWD | — |
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