Dorman 541-560 Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve - Front, Front Left or Pitman Arm To Steering Arm

Dorman 541-560 Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve

The Dorman 541-560 steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve is a standard replacement part for steering linkage service on select Ford, Dodge, Jeep, and Mazda applications. Built from steel with a black finish, it is engineered and tested to replace the original sleeve on vehicles that use a metric, fine-thread, left-hand design.

Key Features

• Steel construction for steering linkage durability
• Counterclockwise, left-hand thread direction
• Metric sizing with 20 mm thread diameter and 1.5 thread pitch
• Fine-thread design with female ends
• Black finish for a clean OE-style appearance
• Standard replacement part for select front steering applications
• Mounting hardware included

Application Details

Use the Dorman 541-560 when servicing steering tie rod assemblies on vehicles such as the Ford F-150, Ford Ranger, and Dodge Ram 1500. It also applies to select Jeep Cherokee and Mazda B-Series front steering setups, where the adjusting sleeve connects steering components and helps maintain proper toe alignment. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES2080S for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Worn or damaged tie rod sleeve threads
• Loose steering linkage adjustment points
• Improper front-end toe settings after steering service
• Corrosion or deformation in the original sleeve
• Steering play caused by a compromised adjusting sleeve

Installation Notes

Confirm left-hand thread orientation before installation, since this sleeve uses a counterclockwise thread direction. Verify thread diameter, pitch, and end configuration against the original part before assembly. After installation, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to restore correct steering geometry on applications such as the Ford F-250, Dodge Ramcharger, and Jeep Comanche.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers and tests this steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve as a replacement for the original component on specific vehicles. Part number 541-560 is built to meet standard replacement requirements for steering service on compatible Ford, Dodge, Jeep, and Mazda applications.