Dorman 541-556 Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve - Front or Rear
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Dorman 541-556 Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve - Front or Rear

Brand Dorman 541-556
Position Front and Rear
Material Acero
Material Steel
Thread Direction Counterclockwise (left)
Thread Direction Rotar en el sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj (izquierda)
Length 114.5
Color Black
Color Negro
Color Noir
Clamps Included No
Clamps Included Non
End 1 Gender Female
End 1 Gender Hembra
End 2 Gender Female
End 2 Gender Hembra
Outside Diameter 35
Mounting Hardware Included Oui
Mounting Hardware Included Sí
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Grade Type Reemplazo estándar
Grade Type Standard replacement
Bolts Included No
Bolts Included Non
End 1 Thread Type Media
End 1 Thread Type Medium
Thread Type Fine
Thread Type Fino
Arandela incluida No
Contenidos del paquete 1 manga de ajuste
Contenidos del paquete 2 arandelas
Contenidos del paquete 2 soportes
Fits Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Mercury, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 490 vehicles

Standard replacement. Precision-engineered for a reliable OE-style steering tie rod end sleeve.

Steel construction. Delivers durable strength in a black finish.

Fine-thread design. Helps provide precise adjustment with a 5/8 in. SAE thread.

Cross-references Delphi TA5516, Mevotech Original Grade GES2032S and Mevotech Supreme MES2032S for the same application. See all 13.

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Dorman 541-556 Steering Adjusting Sleeve

The Dorman 541-556 steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve is a steel, standard replacement part built for specific front steering applications. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original sleeve on a wide range of classic and late-model vehicles, including Chevrolet S10, GMC Sonoma, Pontiac Firebird, and Buick Regal applications.

Key Features

  • Steel construction for steering linkage durability
  • Counterclockwise, left-hand thread direction
  • 5/8 in. SAE thread diameter with 18 thread pitch
  • Female ends on both sides
  • Black finish for a clean OE-style appearance
  • Standard replacement design for direct-fit service
  • Mounting hardware included

Detailed Description

This steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve is used to connect and fine-tune steering linkage length during front-end alignment service. The Dorman 541-556 is built from steel and measures 114.5 in length with a 35 mm outside diameter, making it a direct replacement option for vehicles that use a 5/8 in. x 18 left-hand thread sleeve. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES2032S for the same application. Fits 1982-1995 Chevrolet S10, front; Fits 1991-1995 GMC Sonoma, front; Fits 1978-1987 Buick Regal, front; and Fits 1964-1970 Pontiac GTO, front. This part number, 541-556, is also used across multiple steering service applications where precise toe adjustment is required.

What It Helps Fix

  • Loose or worn steering linkage adjustment points
  • Improper toe settings after tie rod service
  • Corrosion-damaged or seized adjusting sleeves
  • Steering play caused by worn front-end hardware
  • Alignment issues on vehicles with left-hand thread sleeves

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread direction before installation; this sleeve uses counterclockwise, left-hand threads. Confirm the vehicle uses a 5/8 in. SAE, 18-thread pitch sleeve with female ends on both sides. Always inspect tie rod ends, clamps, and related steering components during alignment service, and set toe after installation to factory specifications. Fitment includes front applications across Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Ford, Mercury, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac-era platforms listed for this part.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement sleeve to match the original part’s function on specific vehicles and subjects it to testing for reliable service. The 541-556 is a standard replacement steering component intended for consistent fit and dependable steering adjustment performance.

This part fits 490 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelDrive TypePositionNotes
1995ChevroletBlazerRWDFront—
1995ChevroletLLV—Front—
1995ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1995GMCJimmyRWDFront—
1995GMCSonomaRWDFront—
1994ChevroletLLV—Front—
1994ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1994ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1994GMCJimmyRWDFront—
1994GMCSonomaRWDFront—
1993ChevroletLLV—Front—
1993ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1993ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1993GMCJimmyRWDFront—
1993GMCSonomaRWDFront—
1992ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1992ChevroletLLV—Front—
1992ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1992ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1992GMCJimmyRWDFront—
1992GMCSonomaRWDFront—
1992PontiacFirebird—Front—
1991ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1991ChevroletLLV—Front—
1991ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1991ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1991GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1991GMCSonomaRWDFront—
1991PontiacFirebird—Front—
1990ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1990ChevroletLLV—Front—
1990ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1990ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1990GMCS15RWDFront—
1990GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1990PontiacFirebird—Front—
1989ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1989ChevroletLLV—Front—
1989ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1989ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1989GMCS15RWDFront—
1989GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1989PontiacFirebird—Front—
1988American MotorsEagle—Front—
1988ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1988ChevroletLLV—Front—
1988ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1988ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1988ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1988GMCS15RWDFront—
1988GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1988OldsmobileCutlass SupremeRWDFront—
1988PontiacFiero—Rear—
1988PontiacFirebird—Front—
1987American MotorsEagle—Front—
1987BuickRegal—Front—
1987ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1987ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1987ChevroletLLV—Front—
1987ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1987ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1987ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1987GMCCaballero—Front—
1987GMCS15RWDFront—
1987GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1987OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1987OldsmobileCutlass Salon—Front—
1987OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1987PontiacFirebird—Front—
1987PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1986American MotorsEagle—Front—
1986BuickRegal—Front—
1986ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1986ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1986ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1986ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1986ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1986GMCCaballero—Front—
1986GMCS15RWDFront—
1986GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1986OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1986OldsmobileCutlass Salon—Front—
1986OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1986PontiacBonneville—Front—
1986PontiacFirebird—Front—
1986PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1985American MotorsEagle—Front—
1985BuickRegal—Front—
1985ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1985ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1985ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1985ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1985ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1985GMCCaballero—Front—
1985GMCS15RWDFront—
1985GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1985OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1985OldsmobileCutlass Salon—Front—
1985OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1985PontiacBonneville—Front—
1985PontiacFirebird—Front—
1985PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1984American MotorsEagle—Front—
1984BuickRegal—Front—
1984ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1984ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1984ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1984ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1984ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1984GMCCaballero—Front—
1984GMCS15RWDFront—
1984GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1984OldsmobileCutlass Calais—Front—
1984OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1984PontiacBonneville—Front—
1984PontiacFirebird—Front—
1984PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1983American MotorsConcord—Front—
1983American MotorsEagle—Front—
1983American MotorsSpirit—Front—
1983BuickRegal—Front—
1983ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1983ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1983ChevroletMalibu—Front—
1983ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1983ChevroletS10RWDFront—
1983ChevroletS10 BlazerRWDFront—
1983GMCCaballero—Front—
1983GMCS15RWDFront—
1983GMCS15 JimmyRWDFront—
1983OldsmobileCutlass Calais—Front—
1983OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser—Front—
1983OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1983PontiacBonneville—Front—
1983PontiacFirebird—Front—
1983PontiacGrand LeMans—Front—
1983PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1982American MotorsConcord—Front—
1982American MotorsEagle—Front—
1982American MotorsSpirit—Front—
1982BuickRegal—Front—
1982ChevroletCamaro—Front—
1982ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1982ChevroletMalibu—Front—
1982ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1982ChevroletS10—Front—
1982GMCCaballero—Front—
1982GMCS15—Front—
1982OldsmobileCutlass Calais—Front—
1982OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser—Front—
1982OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1982PontiacBonneville—Front—
1982PontiacFirebird—Front—
1982PontiacGrand LeMans—Front—
1982PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1981American MotorsConcord—Front—
1981American MotorsEagle—Front—
1981American MotorsSpirit—Front—
1981BuickCentury—Front—
1981BuickRegal—Front—
1981ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1981ChevroletMalibu—Front—
1981ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1981GMCCaballero—Front—
1981OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1981OldsmobileCutlass Calais—Front—
1981OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser—Front—
1981OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1981PontiacGrand LeMans—Front—
1981PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1981PontiacLeMans—Front—
1980American MotorsAMX—Front—
1980American MotorsConcord—Front—
1980American MotorsEagle—Front—
1980American MotorsSpirit—Front—
1980BuickCentury—Front—
1980BuickRegal—Front—
1980BuickSkyhawk—Front—
1980ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1980ChevroletMalibu—Front—
1980ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1980ChevroletMonza—Front—
1980GMCCaballero—Front—
1980OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1980OldsmobileCutlass Calais—Front—
1980OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser—Front—
1980OldsmobileCutlass Salon—Front—
1980OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1980OldsmobileStarfire—Front—
1980PontiacGrand Am—Front—
1980PontiacGrand LeMans—Front—
1980PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1980PontiacLeMans—Front—
1980PontiacSunbird—Front—
1979American MotorsAMX—Front—
1979American MotorsConcord—Front—
1979American MotorsSpirit—Front—
1979BuickCentury—Front—
1979BuickRegal—Front—
1979BuickSkyhawk—Front—
1979ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1979ChevroletMalibu—Front—
1979ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1979ChevroletMonza—Front—
1979GMCCaballero—Front—
1979OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1979OldsmobileCutlass Calais—Front—
1979OldsmobileCutlass Salon—Front—
1979OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1979OldsmobileStarfire—Front—
1979PontiacGrand Am—Front—
1979PontiacGrand LeMans—Front—
1979PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1979PontiacLeMans—Front—
1979PontiacSunbird—Front—
1978American MotorsAMX—Front—
1978American MotorsConcord—Front—
1978American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1978American MotorsMatador—Front—
1978BuickCentury—Front—
1978BuickRegal—Front—
1978BuickSkyhawk—Front—
1978ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1978ChevroletMalibu—Front—
1978ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1978ChevroletMonza—Front—
1978GMCCaballero—Front—
1978OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1978OldsmobileCutlass Calais—Front—
1978OldsmobileCutlass Salon—Front—
1978OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1978OldsmobileStarfire—Front—
1978PontiacGrand Am—Front—
1978PontiacGrand LeMans—Front—
1978PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1978PontiacLeMans—Front—
1978PontiacSunbird—Front—
1977American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1977American MotorsHornet—Front—
1977American MotorsMatador—Front—
1977BuickSkyhawk—Front—
1977ChevroletMonza—Front—
1977ChevroletVega—Front—
1977OldsmobileStarfire—Front—
1977PontiacAstre—Front—
1977PontiacSunbird—Front—
1976American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1976American MotorsHornet—Front—
1976American MotorsMatador—Front—
1976BuickSkyhawk—Front—
1976ChevroletMonza—Front—
1976ChevroletVega—Front—
1976OldsmobileStarfire—Front—
1976PontiacAstre—Front—
1976PontiacSunbird—Front—
1975American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1975American MotorsHornet—Front—
1975American MotorsMatador—Front—
1975BuickSkyhawk—Front—
1975ChevroletMonza—Front—
1975ChevroletVega—Front—
1975OldsmobileStarfire—Front—
1975PontiacAstre—Front—
1974American MotorsAmbassador—Front—
1974American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1974American MotorsHornet—Front—
1974American MotorsJavelin—Front—
1974American MotorsMatador—Front—
1974ChevroletVega—Front—
1973American MotorsAmbassador—Front—
1973American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1973American MotorsHornet—Front—
1973American MotorsJavelin—Front—
1973American MotorsMatador—Front—
1973ChevroletVega—Front—
1972American MotorsAmbassador—Front—
1972American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1972American MotorsHornet—Front—
1972American MotorsJavelin—Front—
1972American MotorsMatador—Front—
1972ChevroletG10 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1972ChevroletG20 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1972ChevroletVega—Front—
1972FordCountry Sedan—FrontTo 8/08/72
1972FordCountry Squire—FrontTo 8/08/72
1972FordCustom 500—FrontTo 8/08/72
1972FordGalaxie 500—FrontTo 8/08/72
1972FordLTD—FrontTo 8/08/72
1972GMCG15/G1500 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1972GMCG25/G2500 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1972MercuryColony Park—FrontTo 8/08/72
1972MercuryMarquis—FrontTo 8/08/72
1972MercuryMonterey—FrontTo 8/08/72
1971American MotorsAmbassador—Front—
1971American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1971American MotorsHornet—Front—
1971American MotorsJavelin—Front—
1971American MotorsMatador—Front—
1971ChevroletG10 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1971ChevroletG20 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1971ChevroletVega—Front—
1971FordCountry Sedan—Front—
1971FordCountry Squire—Front—
1971FordCustom 500—Front—
1971FordGalaxie 500—Front—
1971FordLTD—Front—
1971FordThunderbird—Front—
1971GMCG15/G1500 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1971GMCG25/G2500 Van—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1971LincolnMark III—Front—
1971MercuryColony Park—Front—
1971MercuryMarquis—Front—
1971MercuryMonterey—Front—
1970American MotorsAmbassador—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1970American MotorsAMX—Front—
1970American MotorsGremlin—Front—
1970American MotorsHornet—Front—
1970American MotorsJavelin—Front—
1970American MotorsRebel—Front5/8 In. x 18 Thread
1970BuickGS—Front—
1970BuickGS 455—Front—
1970BuickSkylark—Front—
1970ChevroletChevelle—Front—
1970ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1970ChevroletMonte Carlo—Front—
1970FordCountry Sedan—Front—
1970FordCountry Squire—Front—
1970FordCustom 500—Front—
1970FordGalaxie 500—Front—
1970FordLTD—Front—
1970FordThunderbird—Front—
1970LincolnMark III—Front—
1970MercuryColony Park—Front—
1970MercuryMarauder—Front—
1970MercuryMarquis—Front—
1970MercuryMonterey—Front—
1970Oldsmobile442—Front—
1970OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1970OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1970OldsmobileF85—Front—
1970OldsmobileVista Cruiser—Front—
1970PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1970PontiacGTO—Front—
1970PontiacLeMans—Front—
1970PontiacTempest—Front—
1969American MotorsAMX—Front—
1969American MotorsJavelin—Front—
1969American MotorsRambler—Front—
1969BuickGS 350—Front—
1969BuickGS 400—Front—
1969BuickSkylark—Front—
1969BuickSpecial—Front—
1969ChevroletChevelle—Front—
1969ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1969FordCountry Sedan—Front—
1969FordCountry Squire—Front—
1969FordCustom 500—Front—
1969FordGalaxie 500—Front—
1969FordLTD—Front—
1969FordThunderbird—Front—
1969LincolnMark III—Front—
1969MercuryColony Park—Front—
1969MercuryMarauder—Front—
1969MercuryMarquis—Front—
1969MercuryMonterey—Front—
1969Oldsmobile442—Front—
1969OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1969OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1969OldsmobileF85—Front—
1969OldsmobileVista Cruiser—Front—
1969PontiacGrand Prix—Front—
1969PontiacGTO—Front—
1969PontiacLeMans—Front—
1969PontiacTempest—Front—
1968American MotorsAmerican—Front—
1968American MotorsAMX—Front—
1968American MotorsJavelin—Front—
1968BuickGS 350—Front—
1968BuickGS 400—Front—
1968BuickSkylark—Front—
1968BuickSpecial—Front—
1968ChevroletChevelle—Front—
1968ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1968FordCountry Sedan—Front—
1968FordCountry Squire—Front—
1968FordCustom 500—Front—
1968FordGalaxie 500—Front—
1968FordLTD—Front—
1968FordThunderbird—Front—
1968LincolnMark III—Front—
1968MercuryColony Park—Front—
1968MercuryMarquis—Front—
1968MercuryMonterey—Front—
1968Oldsmobile442—Front—
1968OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1968OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1968OldsmobileF85—Front—
1968OldsmobileVista Cruiser—Front—
1968PontiacGTO—Front—
1968PontiacLeMans—Front—
1968PontiacTempest—Front—
1967American MotorsAmerican—Front—
1967BuickGran Sport—Front—
1967BuickSkylark—Front—
1967BuickSpecial—Front—
1967ChevroletChevelle—Front—
1967ChevroletChevy II—Front—
1967ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1967FordCountry Sedan—Front—
1967FordCountry Squire—Front—
1967FordCustom 500—Front—
1967FordGalaxie—Front—
1967FordGalaxie 500—Front—
1967FordLTD—Front—
1967FordThunderbird—Front—
1967MercuryColony Park—Front—
1967MercuryMarquis—Front—
1967MercuryMonterey—Front—
1967Oldsmobile442—Front—
1967OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1967OldsmobileCutlass Supreme—Front—
1967OldsmobileF85—Front—
1967OldsmobileVista Cruiser—Front—
1967PontiacGTO—Front—
1967PontiacLeMans—Front—
1967PontiacTempest—Front—
1966American MotorsAmerican—Front—
1966BuickGran Sport—Front—
1966BuickSkylark—Front—
1966BuickSpecial—Front—
1966ChevroletChevelle—Front—
1966ChevroletChevy II—Front—
1966ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1966FordCountry Sedan—Front—
1966FordCountry Squire—Front—
1966FordCustom 500—Front—
1966FordGalaxie—Front—
1966FordGalaxie 500—Front—
1966FordLTD—Front—
1966MercuryMonterey—Front—
1966Oldsmobile442—Front—
1966OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1966OldsmobileF85—Front—
1966OldsmobileVista Cruiser—Front—
1966PontiacGTO—Front—
1966PontiacLeMans—Front—
1966PontiacTempest—Front—
1965American MotorsAmerican—Front—
1965BuickGran Sport—Front—
1965BuickSkylark—Front—
1965BuickSpecial—Front—
1965ChevroletChevelle—Front—
1965ChevroletChevy II—Front—
1965ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1965FordCountry Sedan—Front—
1965FordCountry Squire—Front—
1965FordCustom 500—Front—
1965FordFairlane—Frontw/Manual Steering
1965FordGalaxie—Front—
1965FordGalaxie 500—Front—
1965FordLTD—Front—
1965FordRanchero—Front—
1965MercuryMonterey—Front—
1965Oldsmobile442—Front—
1965OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1965OldsmobileF85—Front—
1965OldsmobileVista Cruiser—Front—
1965PontiacGTO—Front—
1965PontiacLeMans—Front—
1965PontiacTempest—Front—
1964American MotorsAmerican—Front—
1964BuickSkylark—Front—
1964BuickSpecial—Front—
1964ChevroletChevelle—Front—
1964ChevroletChevy II—Front—
1964ChevroletEl Camino—Front—
1964FordFairlane—Frontw/Manual Steering
1964FordRanchero—Front—
1964OldsmobileCutlass—Front—
1964OldsmobileF85—Front—
1964OldsmobileVista Cruiser—Front—
1964PontiacGTO—Front—
1964PontiacLeMans—Front—
1964PontiacTempest—Front—
1963ChevroletChevy II—Front—
1963FordFairlane—Frontw/Manual Steering
1963FordRanchero—Front—
1962ChevroletChevy II—Front—
1962FordFairlane—Frontw/Manual Steering
1962FordRanchero—Front—
Directly replaces or cross-references 13 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Delphi — TA5516Mevotech Original Grade — GES2032SMevotech Supreme — MES2032SMOOG Chassis Products — ES2032S45A601346A6013A612.628033793314782946526041272ES-645-SES2032SGLJSA1015