Dorman 543-208 Steering Tie Rod End Assembly - Front

Dorman 543-208 Steering Tie Rod End Assembly

Dorman 543-208 is a front steering tie rod end assembly engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Mercedes-Benz vehicles. It is built from steel, features a black finish, and is adjustable for proper steering linkage setup on the applications listed below.

Key Features

• Precision-engineered steering tie rod end assembly for OE-style replacement
• Steel construction with black finish
• Adjustable design for steering linkage alignment
• Male end configuration
• 12 mm tie rod end thread diameter with M1.5 thread pitch
• No grease fitting included
• No castle nut included

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1998-1999 Mercedes-Benz CL500, front
• Fits 1998-1999 Mercedes-Benz CL600, front
• Fits 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S320, front
• Fits 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S420, front
• Fits 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S500, front
• Fits 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, front
• Fits 1994-1995 Mercedes-Benz S350, front
• Fits 1992-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, front
• Fits 1992-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, front
• Fits 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL, front
• Fits 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, front
• Fits 1992-1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL, front
• Fits 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SEC, front
• Fits 1992-1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SEL, front
• Fits 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400SE, front

What It Helps Address

• Loose or worn steering linkage at the front end
• Steering play or delayed response during lane changes
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn tie rod components
• Front-end alignment issues after steering component wear
• Noisy or unstable steering feel on Mercedes-Benz S-Class and CL-Class models

Installation Notes

Verify thread diameter, thread pitch, and front position before installation. Because this assembly is adjustable, final alignment should be performed after installation to restore correct steering geometry. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3574A for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this steering tie rod end assembly as a tested replacement for the original equipment on the listed Mercedes-Benz applications. It is engineered for fit and function on 1992-1999 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, 300SE, 400SE, 400SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 600SEC, 600SEL, CL500, CL600, S320, S350, S420, S500, and S600 front steering systems.