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DormanPart #: 542-979
Dorman 542-979 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
⚙️ 18 vehicles fit this part
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✅OE Direct Replacement — Bolt-on fit, no modifications needed
🚗Fitment: Nissan, D21, Pathfinder, and Pickup
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Dorman 542-979 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 542-979 |
| Length | 131 |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| End 1 Gender | Macho |
| End 1 Gender | Male |
| End 2 Gender | Macho |
| End 2 Gender | Male |
| Finish | Powder coated |
| Finish | Revestimiento en polvo |
| Grease Fitting Included | Oui |
| Grease Fitting Included | Sí |
| Grease Fitting Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Oui |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Sí |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Housing Material | Acero |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 alemite |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 chaveta |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 extremo del terminal de la dirección |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 tuerca |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 tuerca de seguridad |
| Package Contents | 1 castle nut |
| Package Contents | 1 cotter pin |
| Package Contents | 1 nut |
| Package Contents | 1 steering tie rod end |
| Package Contents | 1 zerk fitting |
This part fits 18 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nissan | Pickup | 4WD | Front Outer | w/Steering Damper |
| 1996 | Nissan | Pickup | 4WD | Front Outer | w/Steering Damper |
| 1995 | Nissan | Pickup | 4WD | Front Outer | w/Steering Damper |
| 1994 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | w/Steering Damper |
| 1993 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | |
| 1992 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | |
| 1992 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Outer | ||
| 1991 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | |
| 1991 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Outer | ||
| 1990 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | |
| 1990 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Outer | ||
| 1989 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | |
| 1989 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Outer | ||
| 1988 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | |
| 1988 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Outer | ||
| 1987 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer | |
| 1987 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Outer | ||
| 1986 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Outer |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
101-405945A051446A0514A4852031G25612.42011ES-3002-RES3002ES3002EES3002GLES3002RGES3002RJTE830MES3002RTA1540
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.