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DormanPart #: 542-981
Dorman 542-981 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
⚙️ 8 vehicles fit this part
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✅OE Direct Replacement — Bolt-on fit, no modifications needed
🚗Fitment: Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, and Plymouth, Conquest and Starion
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Dorman 542-981 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 542-981 |
| Length | 140 |
| 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 |
| Grade Type | Reemplazo estándar |
| Grade Type | Standard |
| Housing Material | Acero |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 alemite |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 extremo del terminal de la dirección |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 pasador |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 rótula |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 tuerca |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 tuerca de seguridad |
| Package Contents | 1 ball joint |
| Package Contents | 1 castle nut |
| Package Contents | 1 cotter pin |
| Package Contents | 1 nut |
This part fits 8 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Mitsubishi | Starion | Front Outer | |
| 1988 | Chrysler | Conquest | Front Outer | w/Intercooler |
| 1988 | Mitsubishi | Starion | Front Outer | |
| 1987 | Chrysler | Conquest | Front Outer | w/Intercooler |
| 1987 | Mitsubishi | Starion | Front Outer | w/Intercooler |
| 1986 | Dodge | Conquest | Front Outer | w/Intercooler |
| 1986 | Mitsubishi | Starion | Front Outer | w/Intercooler |
| 1986 | Plymouth | Conquest | Front Outer | w/Intercooler |
* 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:
612.46004ES3005ES3005RLGES3005RLJTE1945MB412926MES3005RLTA5891
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.