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DormanPart #: 542-985
Dorman 542-985 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer
⚙️ 53 vehicles fit this part
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🚗Fitment: Volkswagen, Cabrio, Corrado, Derby, Golf, Jetta, and Passat
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Dorman 542-985 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 542-985 |
| Length | 75.5 |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| End 1 Gender | Macho |
| End 1 Gender | Male |
| End 2 Gender | Female |
| End 2 Gender | Hembra |
| Finish | Powder coated |
| Finish | Revestimiento en polvo |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Grease Fitting Included | Non |
| 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 terminal de la dirección |
| Contenidos del paquete | 2 tuercas |
| Package Contents | 1 tie rod |
| Package Contents | 1 zerk fitting |
| Package Contents | 2 nuts |
This part fits 53 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Derby | Front Left Outer | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Derby | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | Front Left Outer | TRW Rack and Pinion | |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Derby | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | Front Left Outer | TRW Rack and Pinion | |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Derby | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | Front Left Outer | TRW Rack and Pinion | |
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Derby | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | Front Left Outer | TRW Rack and Pinion | |
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Derby | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | Front Left Outer | TRW Rack and Pinion | |
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Corrado | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Derby | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Corrado | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Passat | Base | Front Left Outer | |
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Corrado | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Passat | Syncro | Front Left Outer | |
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Corrado | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Passat | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Corrado | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Passat | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Corrado | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Passat | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Outer | ||
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left 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:
101-4099191-419-81119141981145A052846A0528A612.33016ES3014ES3014GLES3014RGES3014RJTE344MES3014RTA1237
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.