{"product_id":"dorman-543-088-steering-tie-rod-end-front-right-outer","title":"Dorman 543-088 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Right Outer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 543-088 Steering Tie Rod End\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 543-088 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Ford and Mercury applications. It is built for the front right outer position and evaluated for smooth, safe steering operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement tie rod end for OE-style fit and function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997-2000 Ford Contour, front right outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997-2000 Mercury Mystique, front right outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, front right outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel housing with powder-coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale and male end configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis steering tie rod end is engineered for the front right outer steering position on the Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar. Dorman 543-088 replaces the original equipment tie rod end on listed vehicles and supports precise steering linkage operation where wear, looseness, or joint play can affect handling. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3471 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wheel play or delayed response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or looseness over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn steering linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailed inspection due to excessive tie rod end movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring front right outer steering control on Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, or Mercury Cougar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle year, make, model, and front right outer position before installation. After replacement, perform a professional wheel alignment to set toe and confirm steering geometry. Inspect the adjacent steering components for wear so the new tie rod end is not installed into a worn linkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman subjects this replacement steering tie rod end to an industry-leading evaluation process to confirm dependable operation and OE-style service fit. Part number 543-088 is built with a steel housing and powder-coated finish for durable service in steering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768397197493,"sku":"BKKY-543-088","price":25.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_543088_Bac.jpg?v=1783318507","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-543-088-steering-tie-rod-end-front-right-outer","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}